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The novel, Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison explores the issue of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through the main character. ... Ellison explores how unalienable rights cannot be obtained without freedom from the obstacles in life especially from ones own fears. ... "He was every thing that I hope to be," (Ellison 99), but the Dr. ... Protagonists grandfather last word, "Live in the Lions mouth" (Ellison 16) has a lasting effect on him throughout most of the novel. ... Bledsoe in a separate encountering calls him "a educated fool" (Ellison 140). ... The second encounter, in which the Protagonist reveals his fear and not being accepted, is in the Battle Royal. The Battle Royal is a boxing match involving nine other African American boys who have to fight until the last man is standing. ... Bledsoe called the Protagonist an "educated fool" (Ellison 140) and an Nigger; the Protagonist ignores it because of his denial of being a Nigger, but under normal circumstances a person would get angry and upset. ... Although the protagonist is able to avoid any real conflicts with Ras, he is called an "educated fool" (Ellison 292) once again this time by Ras, when the Protagonist comes to the aid of his friend Clifton.
Approximate Word count = 964
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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