... , fiber and liquids-and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." (p.3) All throughout the novel, it is very interesting to note that Ellison has never mentioned the protagonist's name, but instead the readers are guided by the narrative and informed that he is given a new name as the plot develops, and ... struggle of a whole race. At the end of the novel, it states: Who knows but that, on the lower frequencies, I speak for you? (p.450) The protagonist is said to represent a classic case of the misguided Negro who was ta...

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... of these people is. Sweden represents haven and sanity for Orr and Yossarian. Jean E. Kennard agrees with that. However, Kennard also feels that: The hope of Sweden is perhaps a false note in the novel, but it is important to remember that it is only a possibility, a state of mind rather than a real place. Although Orr has, at least reportedly, reached Sweden, ironically ... it. Doc Daneeka, on the other hand, serves to show the reader just how mixed up life can get. Doc, one of the most dislikeable characters in the book, has a classic victim mentality. He feels that whatever happens t...

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• Grade Level: High School