Ellison was not, by any means, the first black writer to explore these issues.
Black writers had explored these issues before Ellison.
Ellison was exploring groundbreaking concepts no black writer had ever touched before.
A small child is sitting on a seat while holding on to a steering wheel.
The boats are tied to the dock.
The Hapsburgs have never ruled Spain.
The  statutes are tiny and forgettable.
Tommy's head has always been firmly set on his neck.
Person is carving a tree