1. The narrator begins the book by stating that people refuse to acknowledge his presence. Examine sections throughout the novel that either support or contradict this statement.

2. Some scholars suggest that Invisible Man contains elements of Marxist philosophy. Investigate Marxism and identify any similarities you find in Invisible Man.

3. Read Albert Camus's short novel The Stranger and draw comparisons to Invisible Man.

4. What does the narrator's job in a paint factory symbolize?

5. Explore Ralph Waldo Emerson's concept of "transcendentalism" and discuss its impact on the novel.

6. List the different identities or disguises the narrator adopts. What insights does he gain about himself from each one?