Instructional Video

Invisible Man: The Hero's Journey

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This Invisible Man: The Hero's Journey instructional video also includes:

The narrator of Invisible Man is on a quest, a quest to find out who he is and what his place is in a deeply divided American society. An episode from the American Masters series asks readers to consider Ralph Ellison's acclaimed novel as a type of hero's journey and compare the novel to Joseph Campbell's monomyth.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Begin with a reading of the provided text, "The Hero's Journey"
  • Have groups select one of the books or films listed and track the journey of its hero
Classroom Considerations
  • The complete American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey is available for purchase on the provided link
  • One of five PBS resources for Invisible Man
Pros
  • Support materials include background reading, discussion questions, and teaching tips
Cons
  • None