Coin Bank In Invisible Man

Many people seem to hold on to things from their past simply because they feel that it has value. The narrator in the book Invisible Man is no stranger to this phenomenon. Throughout the book he begins collecting items that he holds with him at all times. These specific items hold importance not only to the narrator, but to the society as whole. The coin bank, leg chain, paper doll, and even his briefcase all tell a story within the story. When reading about these items, I could not help but think that they were representative of the struggle faced by African Americans. The items are symbolic of the power held over the heads of African Americans by the white men. When looking at the coin bank, it is clear that it is more than just a bank.