Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison was a very famous author during the Civil Rights Movement. His use of racial issues but avoidance of a straightforward political stand made him very popular. In his book, The Invisible Man, he explores the theme of identity. In this book the main character, tries to find who he is, much like the African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. They were trying to find themselves so they could in turn get rights they had deserved for years.

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