Rebirth

After the factory explosion, the narrator awakens in a hospital with no recollection of his own name, or why he is there. The narrator is unable to communicate with the doctors whoa re using a type of shock therapy on him. In doing so they mention his "rhythm" as a black man, which is clearly a stereotype. With the narrator unable to communicate in the moment, this is truly the beginning of a new life for him. A life with a new identity; an invisible identity. It's ironic that in this moment the narrator can not speak because he's actually been experiencing this all his life. The constant abuse put on him by racial stereotypes, and the constant lack of being able to be heard despite what he feels inside. At least the veteran from the college was vocal about how he felt, now the narrator is physical incapable of it.

The opening to the Maze Runner has a quite similar vibe to this chapter being one of rebirth and a new identity. Thomas comes up through an elevator into the Maze with no recollection of his name, or identity. Over time, he discovers what his passion is based on what he feels. He has a good feeling about running, and pleas to become a Maze Runner. He creates his own identity almost like the narrator in Invisible Man Unfortunately, the narrator of Invisible Man is living in the real world where even if he is vocal, it still does not make him heard.