His early schooling prepared him for a life of humility in front of white men, but he came to recognise that he was a "invisible man" as a result of huge and tiny injustices. People saw him as a reflection of their preconceived notions of who he was, denied his uniqueness, and eventually failed to notice him at all.This issue, which has far-reaching consequences beyond the obvious racial connection, is handled deftly.
The story's events are completely engrossing.His horror at the anonymity of the North and Harlem, his nightmare experiences on a one-day job at a paint factory and in the hospital, his lightning success as the Harlem head of a communist organisation known as the Brotherhood.His participation in black vs white and black versus black fights, as well as his disillusionment and realisation of his invisibility, all naturally culminate in scenes of violence and riot, followed by a literal and figurative retreat. Parts of this story may have been recounted before, but never with the same level of originality, intensity, or power.
Despite the fact that this is Ellison's debut novel, he has complete control over his story and style. Keep an eye on it.
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