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“What happens to a dream deferred?” This is one of James Mercer Langston Hughes’ famous quotes. Hughes is a poet and there are tons of fun in writing. His early years prep him for his later years of passionate writing. Hughes was one of the writers for his high school newsletter and soon after his…

James Mercer Langston Hughes, an African American, was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist, and playwright who gained recognition during the Harlem Renaissance for his ability to convey the experiences of Black Americans through his works. He was considered one of the most innovative and versatile black writers of the 20th century, with influences from Paul…

Langston Hughes showcases the enduring racial discrimination experienced by African-Americans in the United States in these two poems. Both “Red Silk Stockings” and “Dinner Guest: Me” offer perspectives on distinct situations, yet both emphasize the subordinate position held by African-Americans in relation to whites. In “Red Silk Stockings,” the poem depicts a scenario where lower-class…

First of all, it is of paramount importance to mention that both Wilson’s and Hughes’ works were revolutionary at their time. They address such important issues as poverty, discrimination, racist and dehumanizing attitude toward African-Americans. Hughes’ most known piece, “Harlem”, is perhaps the most accurate portrayal of the socioeconomic issues faced by African-Americans in the…

After the horrors of World War I (1914-19), many people questioned their society and beliefs. This becomes the catalyst for the Modernist movement in literature. This includes a break from tradition, and strong reactions toward political, social views. Not only does anger and rebellion appear but sadness and stories of despair and struggle people have…

1) A. Mitchell Palmer, the Attorney General in the 1920s, gained the nickname “fighting Quaker” due to his excessive efforts in apprehending suspects during the Red Scare. In total, approximately six thousand suspects were rounded up. This campaign to eradicate radicals intensified in June 1919 when a bomb destroyed Palmer’s home. 2) The case of…

Explain how Hughes uses setting to reveal the characters’ psychological states and to convey their sense of loss. I Used To Love You “Early Autumn” by Langston Hughes describes everyday life situations between people. Hughes uses the essay to show how irrational decisions can alter lives. He mentions the time of day “nearly sunset” and…

What is Bop? In “Bop” by Langston Hughes, the narrator describes Bop as Be-Bop, the opposite of Re-Bop. The general idea of Be-Bop is that it is current, makes sense, what the colored boys play and that it is authentic. This leads to Re-Bop having the definition of being white boys play, an imitation, and…

In the poem Ballad of the Landlord by Langston Hughes there is a hole on the roof of the house. The landlord has already been informed about it. The steps have been broken down. But when the landlord comes up, he does not fall down. The landlord says that the tenant has to pay him…

            We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks, Harlem by Langston Hughes, and The Secretary Chant by Marge Piercy are all popular poems from the twentieth century.  They represent the time and the social issues of their respective eras.  Each poem speaks to others in a way that evokes emotion.  They are all linked together by…