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What type of education does Du Bois advocate for?
What type of education does Du Bois advocate for?
- Informal learning
- Classical education (correct)
- Self-directed study
- Vocational training
In which chapter does Du Bois reflect on his experiences teaching in Tennessee?
In which chapter does Du Bois reflect on his experiences teaching in Tennessee?
- Of the Meaning of Progress (correct)
- Of the Wings of Atlanta
- Of the Talented Tenth
- Of the Black Men
What significant achievement is Ann Petry known for with her novel, The Street?
What significant achievement is Ann Petry known for with her novel, The Street?
- First by an African American woman to sell over a million copies (correct)
- First to win a Pulitzer Prize
- First to feature a Black female protagonist
- First to be adapted into a Broadway play
How did Ann Petry's upbringing influence her perspective on race?
How did Ann Petry's upbringing influence her perspective on race?
What is the primary setting of The Street?
What is the primary setting of The Street?
Which theme is explored in the works of Harlem Renaissance writers?
Which theme is explored in the works of Harlem Renaissance writers?
What profession did Ann Petry pursue before becoming a writer?
What profession did Ann Petry pursue before becoming a writer?
What kind of influence did living in Harlem have on Ann Petry's writing?
What kind of influence did living in Harlem have on Ann Petry's writing?
What year was Invisible Man published?
What year was Invisible Man published?
Which of the following concepts was coined by W.E.B. Du Bois?
Which of the following concepts was coined by W.E.B. Du Bois?
What was Ellison's primary influence during his time at Tuskegee Institute?
What was Ellison's primary influence during his time at Tuskegee Institute?
Which social issue is primarily explored in Invisible Man?
Which social issue is primarily explored in Invisible Man?
Who does Du Bois critique in his second chapter regarding industrial education?
Who does Du Bois critique in his second chapter regarding industrial education?
What does the term 'the problem of the color-line' refer to in Du Bois's work?
What does the term 'the problem of the color-line' refer to in Du Bois's work?
How did Ellison's upbringing influence his writing?
How did Ellison's upbringing influence his writing?
What award did Invisible Man win in 1953?
What award did Invisible Man win in 1953?
What theme does The Street by Ann Petry primarily address?
What theme does The Street by Ann Petry primarily address?
Which aspects of Black migration does the quiz suggest to study?
Which aspects of Black migration does the quiz suggest to study?
What profession did Ann Petry engage in before achieving literary success?
What profession did Ann Petry engage in before achieving literary success?
What is the central character’s goal in The Street?
What is the central character’s goal in The Street?
Which chapter of Du Bois's work discusses the significance of educational leadership?
Which chapter of Du Bois's work discusses the significance of educational leadership?
What time period is The Street set in?
What time period is The Street set in?
Which aspect of Du Bois's work is presented in the chapter 'Of the Wings of Atlanta'?
Which aspect of Du Bois's work is presented in the chapter 'Of the Wings of Atlanta'?
What influenced Ann Petry's writing significantly?
What influenced Ann Petry's writing significantly?
What does the narrator in Invisible Man ultimately realize about his identity?
What does the narrator in Invisible Man ultimately realize about his identity?
What does Du Bois mean by 'double consciousness'?
What does Du Bois mean by 'double consciousness'?
Which major issue does Du Bois argue needs to be addressed for Black individuals in the South?
Which major issue does Du Bois argue needs to be addressed for Black individuals in the South?
What did Ellison begin working on during the summer of 1945?
What did Ellison begin working on during the summer of 1945?
What was a key critique Du Bois had regarding Booker T. Washington?
What was a key critique Du Bois had regarding Booker T. Washington?
How did Ellison's family circumstances affect his childhood?
How did Ellison's family circumstances affect his childhood?
What significant concept does Du Bois introduce in 'Of the Dawn of Freedom'?
What significant concept does Du Bois introduce in 'Of the Dawn of Freedom'?
Which literary award did Invisible Man receive in 1953?
Which literary award did Invisible Man receive in 1953?
Flashcards
Invisible Man (novel)
Invisible Man (novel)
Ralph Ellison's first novel, published in 1952, exploring social and intellectual issues faced by African Americans in the early 20th century.
Double Consciousness (W.E.B. Du Bois)
Double Consciousness (W.E.B. Du Bois)
The sense of always looking at oneself through the eyes of others, measuring one's soul by a world that views with contempt or pity.
Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. Du Bois
Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. Du Bois
Different approaches to Black progress. Washington emphasized industrial education, while Du Bois championed education, voting rights, and equal rights.
Invisible Identity (Invisible Man)
Invisible Identity (Invisible Man)
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Freedmen's Bureau (The Souls of Black Folk)
Freedmen's Bureau (The Souls of Black Folk)
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Problem of the Color Line (W.E.B. Du Bois)
Problem of the Color Line (W.E.B. Du Bois)
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Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison
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W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois
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Ann Petry's 'The Street'
Ann Petry's 'The Street'
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African American City Fiction
African American City Fiction
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Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance
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Black Migration to Urban Areas
Black Migration to Urban Areas
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City as a Controlling Setting
City as a Controlling Setting
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Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
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The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
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Invisible Man's Invisibility
Invisible Man's Invisibility
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Double Consciousness
Double Consciousness
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Booker T. Washington's Approach
Booker T. Washington's Approach
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W.E.B. Du Bois's Approach
W.E.B. Du Bois's Approach
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The Problem of the Color Line
The Problem of the Color Line
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Freedmen's Bureau
Freedmen's Bureau
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Seven Identities, One Man
Seven Identities, One Man
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Of Our Spiritual Strivings (Chapter 1)
Of Our Spiritual Strivings (Chapter 1)
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The Street (novel)
The Street (novel)
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City as Both Opportunity and Confinement
City as Both Opportunity and Confinement
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Emancipation's Impact on Urban Migration
Emancipation's Impact on Urban Migration
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Controlling Setting in Harlem Renaissance Fiction
Controlling Setting in Harlem Renaissance Fiction
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Invisible Man
Invisible Man
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Souls of Black Folk
Souls of Black Folk
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W.E.B. Du Bois' Approach to Black Progress
W.E.B. Du Bois' Approach to Black Progress
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Study Notes
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
- Published in 1952, Ellison's first novel explores social and intellectual issues faced by African Americans in the early 20th century.
- Addresses Black nationalism, comparing Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois's approaches, and the concept of identity.
- Won the U.S. National Book Award for fiction in 1953.
- Written while Ellison was on leave from the Merchant Marine in 1945.
- Ellison was born in Oklahoma City in 1913 and later moved to Gary, Indiana, and then back to Oklahoma.
- Experienced a variety of jobs before graduating high school in 1931.
- Studied music at Tuskegee Institute and was influenced by his English teacher, Morteza Drexel Sprague.
- Ellison died in 1994.
The Ideology of Invisibility
- The narrator in Invisible Man struggles with finding true identity.
- The narrator assumes multiple identities without feeling truly represented.
- The narrator's feeling of invisibility is due to others' refusal to see him.
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
- Du Bois argues in the first chapter, "Of Our Spiritual Strivings," that Black people require education, the right to vote, and equal treatment.
- Du Bois coined the term "double consciousness" which describes the feeling of self-reflection through the eyes of others who judge.
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Test your knowledge on Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man,' a profound exploration of identity and social issues faced by African Americans. This quiz covers key themes, characters, and the author's background. Dive into the ideologies of invisibility and the contrast between leaders in the Black community.
