Monday, February 27, 2017
Chapter Seven
Though sex itself is not portrayed in this chapter, there is a scene where the Invisible Man kisses a white woman. He is first crammed into a crowded train, and there he is smushed next to a white woman. He describes her skin as having a "rubbery softness" (p. 158). Rubber, an artificial material is the opposite of something comforting and thinking of it on a human body is repulsive. The Invisible Man nodded his head and accidentally brushed his lips against the white woman. His immediate reaction was to tell her it was an accident, but can't seem to use his words. He thought she would definitely cry out for help, but is surprised when she does not. Then, as the train continues he's pushed up against her, he thought surely other's were staring accusingly, but no one batted an eye. The Invisible Man sees sex as something that could get him into trouble, especially with a white woman. He finds even brushing lips with a woman disgusting, and is fearful of persecution for it.
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