Ras The Exhorter Analysis

The narrator joins the Brotherhood and meets Brother Clifton. The narrator is assigned to be the main speaker for the Harlem district for the Brotherhood, and while giving a speech, he meets Ras the Exhorter-- a black nationalist. However, a woman in the crowd mistakes Ras’ name and calls him the “Extortor.” Throughout the novel, Ras is a destructive force who takes a stance with violence and intolerance to achieve liberation. The compliment that feature, Ras goes by “the exhorter,” which means someone who advises, urges, or cautions-- something a leader should have. However, an extorter is someone who takes by violence, intimidation, or abuse. This use of a pun with extorter obviously fits Ras better than Ras the Exhorter and provides humor

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