Compare and contrast the narrator s grandfather... - SS1 Literature Non-African Prose: The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Question

The narrator's grandfather and Rinehart are two contrasting characters. The grandfather is a wise and compassionate man who teaches the narrator the importance of self-respect and dignity. Rinehart is a con artist who takes advantage of people for his own personal gain. The grandfather represents the best of black culture, while Rinehart represents the negative aspects of black culture