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Who was ordered to protect the Brotherhood during the meeting?
The police
What does the Invisible Man 'confess' during his speech at the meeting?
He has become more human since joining the Brotherhood
Who is the narrator supposed to see the next morning following his speech?
Brother Hambro
What position was the narrator appointed after studying the Brotherhood ideology intensely for a month?
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Who was the mysterious young man who came into the meeting late?
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What position does Brother Hambro hold in the Brotherhood?
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What does Ras consider himself to be?
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What was ironic about the police officers and the three horses that the Invisible Man saw in the dark alleyway?
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What caused Brother Jack to become angry after the narrator finished his speech?
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How did the Invisible Man's 'new' legs, new suit, and new name empower him before his speech?
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Compare and contrast the beliefs of the Brotherhood vs. Ras the Exhorter:
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Which of the following does not happen during the meeting in chapter 17?
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Study Notes
Brotherhood Meeting Insights
- The police were ordered to protect the Brotherhood during the meeting.
- The Invisible Man "confessed" in his speech to feeling more human since joining the Brotherhood.
- After his speech, the narrator was scheduled to meet Brother Hambro the following morning.
Narrator's Progression and Role
- After studying Brotherhood ideology for a month, the narrator was appointed as the Chief spokesperson for the Harlem District.
- Brother Hambro serves as the Chief theoretician for the Brotherhood.
Key Characters and Ideologies
- Ras considers himself a black nationalist, believing in separation from whites.
- A mysterious young man who entered the meeting late was identified as the Chief theoretician for the Brotherhood.
Irony in Social Dynamics
- There was an ironic situation where three white police officers were observed alongside three black horses in a dark alleyway.
Reactions and Expectations
- Brother Jack expressed anger towards the narrator post-speech because he failed to provide a scientific approach as expected.
- The narrator's "new" legs, suit, and name symbolized personal empowerment and transformation.
Contrast in Beliefs
- The Brotherhood advocates for collaboration between blacks and whites, while Ras the Exhorter insists that such cooperation is impossible.
Meeting Events
- During chapter 17, an important event is that Brother Jack does not want the narrator to leave the Brotherhood, contrary to other tensions in the meeting.
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Description
Review key concepts and characters from chapters 16 and 17 of 'Invisible Man'. This set of flashcards focuses on significant events, speeches, and the narrator's journey within the Brotherhood. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your understanding of these chapters.
