Explication of poem I, too by Langston Hughes
In the poem “I, too” by Langston Hughes, an African-American man expresses his demand about equality and arouses others to pursue against racism in America. The writer uses short but explicit language that brings the topic to a direct and clear understanding. His constant belief of improvement and change allow a positive outlook throughout. He exclaims his importance and value and doesn’t allow himself to show any weakness in his description that would diminish his existence in comparison to others.
Through short, precise language, the writer points out the theme of the poem that contains freedom, equality and unity.
The writer’s point of view needs to be taken under consideration. In his poem, …show more content…
He portrays that he was not able to sit at the table because he was an African-American man. His optimistic attitude is yet shown in the entire poem and so Langston Hughes’s argues this in his writing. “They send me to eat in the kitchen when company comes, but I laugh, and eat well.” (Hughes 320)
From this example, the audience can also recognize that Hughes is talking about of what he sees with his own eyes, so Hughes doesn’t explain why they sent him to the kitchen. He only mentions that he was sent to the kitchen. However, the reader still knows exactly why he was sent to the kitchen and the explanation is therefore not necessary. The gap arouses a special and stronger effect for the reader.
The author must have dealt with such debacles in his own life and was well aware of what he wrote. This helps him make the topic more alive and effective. He even mentions the situation twice in his poem, probably because he wanted to present the importance and frequency of this particular situation. There appears to be no doubt whether the story is right or not. You get an idea of how the writer Hughes felt while this situation occurred. Feelings like joy, strength and perseverance seem to be sent out from the poem when he states that he will eat well and grow strong. …show more content…
He is looking out to the future with plans for a better life and situation in his surroundings. If the viewpoint would have not been Langston Hughes’, with all his own brought in and self-made experiences with the theme and his emotions, the poem would have only been half as effective as it is today. The reader now understands that the author will not allow for racism to be a part of his life. Instead, he will succeed and be part of society and not labeled by his heritage. He himself would never want to be put on the same level with his accuser, in the same matter but thoroughly with them to show equality of human kind. The text would have not had the exact effect as stated prior if Hughes wasn’t speaking from his own perspective, instead, the poem may have seemed to be some type of patriotic poem. Langston Hughes’s point of view allows the reader then to interpret the poem as a scream for acknowledgement of African-Americans in the United States. The entire time, when reading the poem, the reader is convinced of the writer’s perspective and has no desire to assure himself. If we don’t speak what’s on our mind and expose through writing, then the message we are trying to send out is decreased. Hughes wants to open every reader’s eyes with his poem and share his encouragement with each and every one of
In the poem “I, too” by Langston Hughes, an African-American man expresses his demand about equality and arouses others to pursue against racism in America. The writer uses short but explicit language that brings the topic to a direct and clear understanding. His constant belief of improvement and change allow a positive outlook throughout. He exclaims his importance and value and doesn’t allow himself to show any weakness in his description that would diminish his existence in comparison to others.
Through short, precise language, the writer points out the theme of the poem that contains freedom, equality and unity.
The writer’s point of view needs to be taken under consideration. In his poem, …show more content…
He portrays that he was not able to sit at the table because he was an African-American man. His optimistic attitude is yet shown in the entire poem and so Langston Hughes’s argues this in his writing. “They send me to eat in the kitchen when company comes, but I laugh, and eat well.” (Hughes 320)
From this example, the audience can also recognize that Hughes is talking about of what he sees with his own eyes, so Hughes doesn’t explain why they sent him to the kitchen. He only mentions that he was sent to the kitchen. However, the reader still knows exactly why he was sent to the kitchen and the explanation is therefore not necessary. The gap arouses a special and stronger effect for the reader.
The author must have dealt with such debacles in his own life and was well aware of what he wrote. This helps him make the topic more alive and effective. He even mentions the situation twice in his poem, probably because he wanted to present the importance and frequency of this particular situation. There appears to be no doubt whether the story is right or not. You get an idea of how the writer Hughes felt while this situation occurred. Feelings like joy, strength and perseverance seem to be sent out from the poem when he states that he will eat well and grow strong. …show more content…
He is looking out to the future with plans for a better life and situation in his surroundings. If the viewpoint would have not been Langston Hughes’, with all his own brought in and self-made experiences with the theme and his emotions, the poem would have only been half as effective as it is today. The reader now understands that the author will not allow for racism to be a part of his life. Instead, he will succeed and be part of society and not labeled by his heritage. He himself would never want to be put on the same level with his accuser, in the same matter but thoroughly with them to show equality of human kind. The text would have not had the exact effect as stated prior if Hughes wasn’t speaking from his own perspective, instead, the poem may have seemed to be some type of patriotic poem. Langston Hughes’s point of view allows the reader then to interpret the poem as a scream for acknowledgement of African-Americans in the United States. The entire time, when reading the poem, the reader is convinced of the writer’s perspective and has no desire to assure himself. If we don’t speak what’s on our mind and expose through writing, then the message we are trying to send out is decreased. Hughes wants to open every reader’s eyes with his poem and share his encouragement with each and every one of