Symbolism in Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

Symbolism in Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Progress Report #2?Invisible Man? by Ralph Ellison is scattered with symbolism. Especially the first scene, which is widely known as the ?Battle Royal.? This is an important section in the novel, for the reader is introduced to the Invisible Man as someone who is not listened to by most, interrupted by many and instructed to know his place at all times.From the very beginning of the novel the narrator values his education. His education first brings him a calfskin briefcase, when the superintendent rewards him for his success, saying, "Take this prize and keep it well. Consider it a badge of office. Prize it. Keep developing as you are and some day it will be filled with important papers that will help shape the destiny of your people." (Ellison; pg. 32) The Invisible Man treasures the briefcase that included a scholarship to the state Negro college so much but it represents the life that the white authority figures have planned out for the Invisible Man.Invisible Man Living Statue, Thames South Bank, Lo...It was covered in white tissue paper, symbolizing the white control over his planned life.The last few paragraphs of this chapter are embedded with symbolism and foreshadowing. For example when he arrives home after the ?Battle Royal? the Invisible Man believes that he has actually accomplished something by accepting the scholarship. ?When I reached home everyone was excited. Next day the neighbors came to congratulate me. I even felt safe from grandfather, whose deathbed curse usually spoiled my triumphs. I stood beneath his photograph with my brief case in hand and smiled triumphantly into his stolid black peasant?s face. It was a face that fascinated me. The eyes seemed to follow everywhere I went.? (Ellison; pgs. 32-33) The eyes in his picture represent the Invisible Man?s constant feeling that his...

PIN Number

PIN Number PIN Number PIN Number By Simon Kewin To keep your writing as clear and concise as possible, you should generally try to remove unnecessary words. Sometimes duplication is fine – for artistic effect, for example but as a general rule, it’s best to say things in as few words as possible.   Unnecessary words often creep in when using acronyms. Acronyms are words formed from the initial letters of phrases, as discussed in a previous Daily Writing Tips article. Examples include â€Å"laser† (from â€Å"light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation† and â€Å"scuba† (from â€Å"self-contained underwater breathing apparatus†). But a mistake that is often made is to repeat, unnecessarily, the last word of the original phrase.   An example of this is â€Å"PIN number†. In this phrase, PIN is (most commonly) an acronym for â€Å"personal identification number†. Written out in full, â€Å"PIN number† amounts to â€Å"personal identification number number†. This might make sense – if, for example, you were discussing the number of PINs you have – but most likely it’s just nonsense. â€Å"Please enter your PIN† makes perfect sense.   There are numerous other examples to be found : ATM machine, HIV virus, ISBN number, LCD display, SAT test and so forth. These are very common mistakes : search for any of them on the internet and you’ll find countless examples. Because they are so common, it’s all too easy to find yourself employing them without noticing. Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Misused Words category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:How to Format a UK Business LetterAt Your DisposalAppropriate vs. Apropos vs. Apt