Where the poet lived or feels connected to refers to the literary term of setting and how the setting of a piece of literature informs the reader of the poets experience. It is not just knowing the place, but as well as the timing, any emotions, and the activities taken place. In Maya Angelou’s “Africa,” she implements history through the settings. In Langston Hughes “Harlem,” he subconsciously creates hope for his readers by questioning their motives. It also sends the reader the emotional state of these poems. Both of these poems expand a readers understanding of setting by including examples of history and also including a hidden message with the history behind it.
The poem “Harlem” refers to the time of the Harlem Renaissance. During this
The poem “Harlem” refers to the time of the Harlem Renaissance. During this