The Invisible Man: An Alien in New York Searching for Identity

Alienation is a frequently discussed issue of modern society in general and contemporary sociological research in particular. it has been considered as an indication of personal disappointment and frustration with some particular structural entities of the community. this disappointment and frustration originate from a basic responsibility of society towards the demands and requirements of its members. african-american or black people in the usa were subjected to racism as well as segregation and they struggled for equal civil and judicial rights. even though he was criticized about not personally participating in rallies and protests organized in support of the rightful cause of his people, ralph ellison lent his support to the prevalent social, political and aesthetic issues concerning his people in the significant body of his work. this article attempts to focus on this struggle of black americans in order to achieve recognition and identity and most importantly, to portray their isolation and alienation in the process of achieving their civil rights simply as americans in ralph ellison’s invisible man.