The Politics of the Poison Pen: Communism, Caricature, and Scapegoats in Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison’s depiction of the Communist Party in Invisible Man has often been criticized as unfair or formulaic. This article, however, argues that Ellison’s depiction of the Communist Party can be read productively when considered in light of the novel’s use of caricature, violence, and the scap...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
| Verificare la disponibilità: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2021
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Texas studies in literature and language
Anno: 2021, Volume: 63, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 341-358 |
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Capro espiatorio
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B Girard, René 1923-2015 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Invisible Man (1952)
B Ralph Ellison B Communism B Politics B scapegoat motif |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Riepilogo: | Ralph Ellison’s depiction of the Communist Party in Invisible Man has often been criticized as unfair or formulaic. This article, however, argues that Ellison’s depiction of the Communist Party can be read productively when considered in light of the novel’s use of caricature, violence, and the scapegoat motif. By observing the Invisible Man’s role as both victim and perpetrator of violence, the reader becomes aware of the dangerous cycle of scapegoating in the novel. |
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| ISSN: | 1534-7303 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Texas studies in literature and language
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7560/TSLL63401 |
