Langston Hughes through this poem explains and shows a dream that the speaker of the poem had to postpone for the time being. They question what happens to a dream that someone doesn’t pursue. Does it “dry up like a raisin” or “does it explode”? That is the question that has the speaker so puzzled throughout the poem. The speaker also tries to inform the readers to not put their dreams off, but instead make them a reality.
In this poem Hughes describes African Americans. Throughout this poem Hughes tries to paint the picture of African American in America and how they are treated. They are forced into the kitchen when company comes because they are seen as unequal though they are also Americans. He also says that a time will come when African
In this poem Hughes describes African Americans. Throughout this poem Hughes tries to paint the picture of African American in America and how they are treated. They are forced into the kitchen when company comes because they are seen as unequal though they are also Americans. He also says that a time will come when African