National Identity can be expressed in many ways such as a persons language, culture, religion, and traditions. In this course we have read many literature's where characters have expressed their national identity for example in the poem "I, too" by Langston Hughes and the story "How it Feels to be Colored Me" by Zora Hurston. Both of these literature's have the similar settings and backgrounds. They both revolved around days before blacks were equal to whites. In the poem "I, too" Langston firmly expressed how he wished things could be different for blacks and eventually it was.
In the poem "I, Two" by Langston Hughes, he expresses how blacks were treated and viewed in the eyes of whites. "I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the …show more content…
But things changed and eventually blacks were viewed equally. "Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,"" (Langston Hughes). Langston Hughes foreshadowing vision became reality. Tomorrow, which is today blacks and whites sit comfortable at the same table whether there is company or no company. Many of families are blended with whites and blacks. No one is asked to eat in the Kitchen anymore. Today blacks are even viewed as beautiful. There are many black models and actors displayed all over the world. There are many others who had the same visions as Langston for example Zora in the literature "How it Feels to Be Colored Me".
In the literature "How it Feels to Be Colored Me" by Zora Hurston she firmly expressed her experience as a young African American girl. You can tell her story came later after Langston because she had a little more respect and freedom. At this time blacks and whites still weren't equal. But it wasn't only about blacks and whites but also Northerners and Southerners. "The Northern tourists chugged down the sandy village road in automobiles. The town knew the Southerners and never stopped cane chewing when they passed. But the …show more content…
In both stories blacks were treated differently by whites. They were not respected and not considered beautiful. They were not included in ordinary traditions such as eating at a dinner table and getting an equal education as whites. Both Langston and Zora were confident in their skin. They believed no matter what whites think they were strong and beautiful. Whites may not have realized it then but they will soon. They were right! Today blacks and whites are equal in every way possible. Even northerners and southerners are equal. Today automobiles are purchased by anyone and horses are only rode for pleasure. There were wealthy persons throughout the world, not just in the north. Blacks are offered the same education as whites. Blacks and Whites are even on the same platform together such as models and actors so the world can view their beauty. The human desire to be equal has been met. The evolution of national identity has went as far as whites and blacks becoming a blended family. Now languages, cultures, and traditions are accepted
In the poem "I, Two" by Langston Hughes, he expresses how blacks were treated and viewed in the eyes of whites. "I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the …show more content…
But things changed and eventually blacks were viewed equally. "Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,"" (Langston Hughes). Langston Hughes foreshadowing vision became reality. Tomorrow, which is today blacks and whites sit comfortable at the same table whether there is company or no company. Many of families are blended with whites and blacks. No one is asked to eat in the Kitchen anymore. Today blacks are even viewed as beautiful. There are many black models and actors displayed all over the world. There are many others who had the same visions as Langston for example Zora in the literature "How it Feels to Be Colored Me".
In the literature "How it Feels to Be Colored Me" by Zora Hurston she firmly expressed her experience as a young African American girl. You can tell her story came later after Langston because she had a little more respect and freedom. At this time blacks and whites still weren't equal. But it wasn't only about blacks and whites but also Northerners and Southerners. "The Northern tourists chugged down the sandy village road in automobiles. The town knew the Southerners and never stopped cane chewing when they passed. But the …show more content…
In both stories blacks were treated differently by whites. They were not respected and not considered beautiful. They were not included in ordinary traditions such as eating at a dinner table and getting an equal education as whites. Both Langston and Zora were confident in their skin. They believed no matter what whites think they were strong and beautiful. Whites may not have realized it then but they will soon. They were right! Today blacks and whites are equal in every way possible. Even northerners and southerners are equal. Today automobiles are purchased by anyone and horses are only rode for pleasure. There were wealthy persons throughout the world, not just in the north. Blacks are offered the same education as whites. Blacks and Whites are even on the same platform together such as models and actors so the world can view their beauty. The human desire to be equal has been met. The evolution of national identity has went as far as whites and blacks becoming a blended family. Now languages, cultures, and traditions are accepted