"Slaves on the Block” by Langston Hughes follows a white married couple, Michael and Anne Carraway, who are artists. The couple immerse themselves into the Negro community, taking an interest in the culture, music, and art. Although the Carraways are acquaintances with many Nergroes, the Nergroes don’t like them. By taking such strong interest in African-American art, music, and instilling the help of Luther, a young ebony man, both Anne and Michael capitalize on a culture that is not their own.
The Carraways own many Robeson and Bessie Smith records, possess manuscripts of Countee CuUen’s, and watch and read all the plays about Negroes. ( ) They try to copy and imitate music and art already created by famous African American composers and
The Carraways own many Robeson and Bessie Smith records, possess manuscripts of Countee CuUen’s, and watch and read all the plays about Negroes. ( ) They try to copy and imitate music and art already created by famous African American composers and