Ralph Ellison's interest in effective black leadership is directly reflected in The Invisible Man. Bledsoe's characterization at the beginning of the story is that of a ruthlessly selfish black leader (McSweeny). In chapter five, a “mythical model” for black leadership is outlined in the college's founder's eulogy, delivered by Homer A. Barbee (McSweeny). While the Invisible Man resides in Mary Rambo's apartment, she drills into his head the importance of leadership and responsibility. In chapter thirteen the anger of the crowd witnessing the eviction begins to grow, and as one spectator observes that "All they need is a leader" (Ellison 274). These events lead to the Invisible Man's first act of leadership when he gives a spontaneous speech to the crowd. The Invisible Man comes to realize that the fundamental problem facing a potential black leader is the lack of infrastructure (McSweeny). He states: “… .we had no money, no intelligence apparatus, not in government, not in business, not in trade unions and no communication with our own people, except...