Invisible Man
How are allusions used in the initial descriotion of Mr. Norton In Invisible Man
From the Novel Invisible Man
From the Novel Invisible Man
Mr. Norton is described as the "symbol of the Great Traditions."
From the text:
"Through the rear-view mirror I could see him studying a wafer-thin watch, replacing it in the pocket of his checked waistcoat. His shirt was soft silk, set off with a blue-and-white polka-dotted bow tie. His manner was aristocratic, his movements dapper and suave."
Mr. Norton creates an illusion with the way he dresses and the way he moves. We see a well dressed man, wearing a silk shirt and a waist coat, all while being described as dapper and suave. I don't see a gentleman in this description, but I do see a man attempting to promote a certain allusion, an allusion that says "I'm better than you."
Invisible Man