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IN RALPH ELLISONS "The black ball" why does the narrator of the story lie to Mr.Berry when he asks why the man was there?

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A. to protect the man and himself

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The answer to the given question above would be option A. In RALPH ELLISONS "The black ball", the narrator of the story lies to Mr.Berry when he asks why the man was there he often tries to protect those around him as well as avoid conflict. Hope this answers your question.
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