🎓The narrator's sense of purpose and responsibility at college.
🔍Mr. Norton's interest in Jim Trueblood and his incest story.
💰The false generosity of white benefactors like Mr. Norton.
💔Trueblood's manipulation of his story to suit his audience.
🌑The narrator's blind obedience to Mr. Norton, hoping for rewards.
What is the main theme of Chapter Two?
—The false generosity and narcissism of white benefactors.
Why is Mr. Norton interested in Jim Trueblood?
—He is fascinated by Trueblood's incest story and sees it as an opportunity to be a 'white savior'.
What does Trueblood gain from telling his story?
—He manipulates his story to extract money and charity from white benefactors.
Why does the narrator blindly follow Mr. Norton's orders?
—He hopes to receive rewards and gifts from the rich white man.
What does this chapter reveal about segregation and racial stereotypes?
—The chapter reflects the racist caricature of black men as violent and sexually powerful, perpetuated by segregation laws.
00:01Chapter Two of Invisible Man introduces the narrator's college experience and his sense of purpose and responsibility.
00:14The narrator chauffeurs Mr. Norton, a wealthy philanthropist, and hopes to gain favor from him.
00:39Mr. Norton becomes interested in Jim Trueblood, a local who impregnated his wife and daughter.
01:15Trueblood tells Mr. Norton his incest story, manipulating it to extract money and charity.
02:07Mr. Norton gives Trueblood money, showcasing the false generosity of white benefactors.
