Assimilation is conforming to a group. Conforming isn't necessarily a bad thing, it is actually something we all do depending on our surroundings. For example, when I'm In school verses hanging out with my friends. There's a different level of comfort ability. Not only that but there's a level of respect that should be met when you're in the presence of a teacher.  Anyway, when conforming becomes who you and everyone thinks you are but it isn't truly, is when it is a terrible thing to do. You begin to lose yourself and forget your own morals. In Invisible Man it is difficult to recognize when the protagonist is living for himself or conforming to what society wants him to be. Because throughout the novel he considers himself invisible it can be said that he is conforming to society's views about African Americans. If during a time of racism they were treated as less than then the protagonist made sure he, himself was and felt less than as well. Instead of believing in his worth and acknowledging that he truly does exist, he decided not to. He chose to conform, to become less than, to lose himself and to allow society determine his outcome in life. Because he believed that society had already planned out his future, that he was born to fail, then he eventually did. He gave in to everything he believed society wanted him to. Deep down he knew becoming a part of the brotherhood wasn't a good idea. When Jack asked him to change his name and disown his loved ones he doubted Jack's intensions but still obeyed him. Why ? Was it because deep inside he knew that it was a bad idea, that it was society trying to bring him down ? Maybe, but he isolated his feelings and conformed to what he was told to do, even when self doubt was so visible. This is an example of assimilation and how it can become negative. On the other hand he uses assimilation to his benefit many times without having to risk his beliefs or himself. For example, when Mary takes him in he sees it as an act of kindness, which it is. He doesn't doubt her character or believe she is out to get him. If anything he begins to feel this way when the brotherhood enter his life and make it seem as though no one but they are his true "family". With Mary the protagonist didn't have to lie about who he was before he meant the brotherhood. These are two examples in Invisible Man on how the protagonist conformed in a positive and a negative way and how conforming in a negative way can do enough damage to allow one to lose his self.

"a work of literary merit" is how well written a book is. For example, all the books that are in our list that have appeared on the AP exams. They are books that have been read by professional individuals that know exactly what makes a book incredible. Although, some of these books may be extremely difficult to read and understand, they are considered a "masterpiece". I am stuck in the middle when it comes to my book. I read a play by Henrik Ibsen, called A Doll's House, The Wild Duck, The Lady From The Sea. I really did enjoy reading A Doll's House. It is very empowering for women during that era which were supposed to be "house wives". I am not sure if we are supposed to spoil the book but when Nora decided to stop being "a doll" it made me kind of sad. Like I said, it is empowering but at the same time to just leave your children. I got teary eyed so in that way I do think it was amazing. However, The Wild Duck was so confusing to me. What I did love about this was how the duck represented Hedvig. I thought it was so meaningful and clever. Although it was a sad ending ,it was very beautiful. The Lady in The Sea was alright. I do think that all three were written very well but some parts did confuse me. Overall, great plays.

So welcome to my reading blog and this very corny first post. Well I'm not a reader. In fact I hate reading. My favorite book till this day is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, which shows how much I dislike to read. It may sound pretty ridiculous but, it's the book that I read over a million times just to better my English when I was younger. So yeah, I absolutely love that book. Other than that I've read two books without being obligated by a teacher, A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer and lets just say the other one is really inappropriate but consists of fifty shades. So as you can tell I'm not very big on reading but I do hope to change that. However, as much as I try to get away from romance and drama, I can't. So I don't think I'll be reading anything other than that on my own time. Anyway my goal for this blog is that I become more interested in reading and continue to post my thoughts because it's kind of fun. Also one last thing, if you haven't read Green Eggs and Ham, then you should!