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Prologue

"I have been carrying on a fight with Monopolated Light & Power for some time now. I use their service and pay them nothing at all." (pg.5)

Ralph Ellison is revealing to his readers that he has been illegally stealing light in order to carry out his fight against society and corporations. This allows Ellison to feel alive and like he's taking a stand against corporations.


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