Invisible Man
As you have studied Invisible Man, you have gained a fuller understanding of how literary devices and other text elements contribute to a reader’s understanding of the novel. Now, you will begin drafting an analytical essay in which you use textual analysis. You will be writing a multi-paragraph essay of 750–1000 words in which you answer the following questions:
How does a person become an individual?
How is an individual shaped by cultural and social forces?
You will use excerpts from Invisible Man to answer this question in a well-structured essay that includes an effective introduction and conclusion and logically organized ideas. Remember also to write clearly, using a natural voice to engage your audience, and cleanly, using correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and other linguistic conventions.
Sample Solution
Invisible Man
We have all made mistakes throughout our lives that haven’t exactly put us in the best light, like bullying someone in school or telling what seemed like a little white lie. Chances are, however, you probably felt a little guilt and grew because of the situation. An individual is that which exists as a distinct entity. Individuality is the state or quality of being an individual; particularly of being a person separate from other people and possessing one`s own needs or goals, rights and responsibilities. This is how you become an individual: compliment yourself, don’t make excuses, let go of anger, practice forgiveness, be honest and direct, be helpful, listen to others, and act locally. Our culture shapes the way we work and play, and it makes a difference in how we view ourselves and others.
