Race in “Theme for English B”
In the text “Theme for English B” Langston Hughes shows how race was still a complicated issue in the Harlem Renaissance. Hughes had a difficult time showing how he felt, and expressing himself. Despite the racial issues present in his poem, he had more rights than in years past. He has a solid education, most likely passed high school and is in college during the writing of the poem (8-9). Hughes is the only person of color in his class (10). This might have impacted his ability to show what he really wants to write. This could have pressured him to set a good example of the possible bad reputation he already has because of his race. In this poem he also seems to be proud of his black heritage. In the end of
In the text “Theme for English B” Langston Hughes shows how race was still a complicated issue in the Harlem Renaissance. Hughes had a difficult time showing how he felt, and expressing himself. Despite the racial issues present in his poem, he had more rights than in years past. He has a solid education, most likely passed high school and is in college during the writing of the poem (8-9). Hughes is the only person of color in his class (10). This might have impacted his ability to show what he really wants to write. This could have pressured him to set a good example of the possible bad reputation he already has because of his race. In this poem he also seems to be proud of his black heritage. In the end of