Invisible Man, Chapters 3-4, Grades 9-10

In Chapters 3 and 4 of 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison, we delve deeper into the narrator's journey and the challenges he faces. These chapters introduce new settings and characters that play significant roles in the development of the story. Pay close attention to how these elements contribute to the themes and overall narrative.

What is the significance of the statue at the college? How does the narrator interpret its meaning?

Describe Dr. Bledsoe's character based on his interactions with the narrator. What do these interactions reveal about his personality and beliefs?

How does the narrator's visit to the Golden Day impact his understanding of his surroundings and himself?

Examine the contrast between the narrator's expectations of college life and the reality he faces. How does this contrast affect his perception of his future?

Reflect on the theme of identity as it is explored in these chapters. How do the narrator's experiences at the college and the Golden Day contribute to his quest for identity?