Dr. Bledsoe's Invisible Man

Invisible Man (IM) is an educated black man struggling to survive in a racially divided America. The president of IM’s college, Dr. Bledsoe, is consumed with power and retains his power by playing the role of the subservient black to powerful white men. He ultimately decides to expel IM because he sees him as a potential threat to his authority. Bledsoe claims that he supports black advancement, however instead of providing his students with an education and preparing them for society, he maintains the tradition of white supremacy. Bledsoe’s mentality alludes to the historical figure of Booker T. Washington. Washington urged blacks to remain in the South and tolerate racial discrimination rather than fight for equality. After expelling