美国文学AitUnit21RWEllison+InvisibleManEX.pptVIP

Selected Readings in American Literature Unit 21 Ralph Ellison 1914– 1994 1.Was the protagonist considered an example of desired conduct? Yes, he was. 2) What was the protagonists speech on his graduation day about? It was about humility as the essence of progress. 3) What was the occasion for the protagonists second presentation of his graduation speech? It was the occasion of a smoker (a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only) . 4) What did the Negro boys do to entertain the white people at the smoker? They fought the battle royal (a noisy riotous fight)混战；激战；激烈的争论 . 5) Were the Negro boys forced to watch a naked girl dancing? Yes, they were. 6) Was the naked girl white or black? White. 7) What were the Negro boys made to do after the battle royal? They were made to scramble for money on an electrified rug. 8) What was the prize the protagonist got for his speech? A calfskin brief case and a scholarship to the state college for Negroes. 9) What was the protagonists dream one night after his prize-winning speech? He dreamed he was with his grandfather and opening an envelop in his brief case. 10) What was the message contained in the engraved document? To Whom It May Concern, Keep This Negro-Boy Running. 1) Why do you think the protagonist is invited to make his graduation speech before the towns big shots? 2) When making the speech, the protagonist inadvertently utters social equality where social responsibility is intended, thus causing an explosive silence and displeasure. Do you think this is merely a slip of tongue? Why? (Why not?)3) How do you understand the message Keep This Nigger-Boy Running? 1) Richard Wright was Ellisons ________.  A) friend and mentorB) college palC) relative a 2) The invisible mans grandfather ________.  A) was once a spy in the enemys countryB) once put his head in a lions mouthC) acted meek温顺的；谦恭的；驯服的 all his life c 3) When the storys pr