In Ralph Ellison's novel Invisible Man, what does the narrator's choice to live underground represent?

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The narrator's effort to avoid detection.The narrator's wish for personal security.The narrator's social invisibility within society.The narrator's effort to evade incarceration.None of the above.

Explanation

The narrator's underground dwelling symbolizes his invisibility to society, reflecting how he feels unseen and ignored despite his presence. While other options suggest hiding or safety, the core theme is the societal blindness to his identity.