Topic > Identity and social issues in Invisible...

As harsh as reality may be, this may be the inspiration where the ugly face of invisibility shows itself. For example, you have two brothers, one named Shawn (younger brother) and the other ShaQuon (older brother). Shawn played football and ran track and was considered one of the "cool kids" in school. ShaQuon was an average student and didn't play any sports. During ShaQuon's high school career many people saw him as Shawn's brother, but instead they learn his name. The hierarchical status of Shawn's life has engulfed the existence of his older brothers' lives. Even though Shawn overshadowed his older brother's existence, he still appreciated him: "But above all, he was the example of everything I hoped to be" ("The Invisible Man" - Ellison, Ralph