The poem "Theme for English B", by Langston Hughes is written in 1951, before the civil rights movement. Throughout the poem, Hughes is very nonchalant as he discusses the theme of racism as well as what it means to be "free". As he discusses race many think he is very "soft" when there was much to be angry about during this time period. I believe the poem is still very effective and the fact that he does not display anger makes it even more significant. Even though he is not angry, he does display other emotions throughout the piece because Langston Hughes writes in a unique style. He writes the poem as if it were a train of all the thoughts on paper; he uses his consciousness to his advantage. Instead of being resentful or angry, he uses
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He then contradicts himself that states that although they are the same, he appreciates the fact that the two races are different and he rather not be a part of the whites as the whites would not want to eat a part of the African Americans. Yet, both races are the same.
Towards the end of the poem, Hughes states "As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me— although you’re older—and white— and somewhat more free." Although Hughes begins the poem with a tone of confusion, he ends it with a tone of regret. Even if both races are American, there is still an obvious line drawn between the two. African Americans were enslaved for over 250 years then were denied their human rights. After years of fighting for civil liberties, the white man is still the one who is free. The black man will trail behind hoping to strive in success and authority as the white man does.
Aforementioned, Langston Hughes poem Theme for English B is a poem written in 1951. The poem has a deep historical context in which the author demonstrates profoundly. Although he does not express anger, as many think he should, he does express other emotions. If one were to decipher each of the stanzas, one could establish what Hughes was feeling as he wrote this piece and
He then contradicts himself that states that although they are the same, he appreciates the fact that the two races are different and he rather not be a part of the whites as the whites would not want to eat a part of the African Americans. Yet, both races are the same.
Towards the end of the poem, Hughes states "As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me— although you’re older—and white— and somewhat more free." Although Hughes begins the poem with a tone of confusion, he ends it with a tone of regret. Even if both races are American, there is still an obvious line drawn between the two. African Americans were enslaved for over 250 years then were denied their human rights. After years of fighting for civil liberties, the white man is still the one who is free. The black man will trail behind hoping to strive in success and authority as the white man does.
Aforementioned, Langston Hughes poem Theme for English B is a poem written in 1951. The poem has a deep historical context in which the author demonstrates profoundly. Although he does not express anger, as many think he should, he does express other emotions. If one were to decipher each of the stanzas, one could establish what Hughes was feeling as he wrote this piece and