2. Victor Hugo, author of Les Miserables, discusses both the literal and metaphorical aspects of underground life. How does he describe the underground-- both the good and the bad?
3. The underground is usually associated with the "less ornamental purposes of civilization," according to H. G. Wells. What are some historical uses for the underground? What types of people resided in the underground?
4. Why does Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man ultimately choose to live underground? Describe how this is similar to the individuals in this book so far.