Howard Hughes

Langston Hughes uses several different writing techniques such as similes, metaphors, and diction to demonstrate the “dreams deferred” in “Harlem.” Hughes opens the poem with the question, “What happens to a dream deferred”; a dream deferred virtually indicates the significance of a broken dream (line 1). Dreams motivate people to flourish and become encouraged individuals in society. Though, there are several difficulties that one may encounter that discourage one from an essential goal.…

Lao Tzu 's quote resonate like sticks on a drum, “The Journey of a Thousand miles begins with a single step". Yet the destination of that journey can only be achieved, by the hand of God, determination and perseverance. What was he speaking about and how is this applicable to this statement or even the mere fact of that I am in pursuit of becoming not just a doctor, but a well- rounded physician defines Lao Tzu’s statement. This journey to be an exemplary physician, one of integrity, community…

An inspiring and motivating piece is the first thing I thought when reading Langston Hughes’ poem, “The Negro Mother.” Langston Hughes wrote this poem to remind the African American people of the struggle and abuse that their ancestors had to go through in order to pave the way for their freedom today. The powerful tone that is used in this poem is the voice of the Negro Mother as she encourages her children. Her voice captivates the reader and draws them in, to actually listen and heed her…

dream come true. Langston Hughes, “Dreams” and “Harlem” both share a similar meaning; even though in Dreams Hughes talks about what life would be like if you forget about your dream, and in Harlem Hughes talks about happens when a dream is deferred. The two poems help the reader to understand that dreams has no physical restrictions, however they are important to help provide necessities for life. Dreams also provide faith, comfort, and hope that…

Langston Hughes has been revered as the "’O. Henry of Harlem,’ the ‘Dean of Negro Writers in America,’ and the ‘Negro Poet Laureate,’" as well as “’the Poet Laureate’ of Black America’” (Scott 1; Waldron 140). He was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance and, in fact, defined the movement from a literary point of view. He also contributed an unsurpassed personal account of the movement in his autobiography The Big Sea (Gates and McKay 1251). Hughes was a prolific writer and produced…

Although not an inmate himself, he had breakfast first, in the "normal" world and then goes to work. The doctor is the one who takes control, who has a viewpoint, who is composed, sane, and in disciplined. The speaker, on the other hand, is portrayed by differences with Doctor Martin. The speaker is not given a name. "Her motion is ‘speeds' a word that connects, by means of internal rhyme with ‘queen' in line six and ‘bee' in line seven, to suggest the brittle meaninglessness of her position…

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath relies heavily on shift in tone and topic to portray the ongoing descent into depression that is the basic story arch for the main character Esther Greenwood. Plath employs a large arsenal of techniques to convey the necessary shifts in the novel. One of the most obvious methods is a direct statement of shift by a character. The direct shift is combined with hints through typical behavior, such as crying. Plath also uses contrasting statements both through Esther…

Judith Wright 's Woman to Child and Sylvia Plath 's Morning Song have a focus on the way that mortality is perceived by society, expanding on this by implying that it is ultimately controlled by nature. In Morning Song, Sylvia Plath examines the concept of longevity and youth. This is evident in the unusual simile, "like a fat gold watch," in the First Stanza. The unconventional comparison between a baby and gold watch draws parallels between the superficial constructs of society and the deeper…

At just 51 words in length, Langston Hughes ' poem "Harlem" can be easily overlooked. But there is an underlying aggression to the words of this poem, a frustrated level of turmoil hidden in the words that demands attention and refuses to be ignored. The graphic imagery of a decaying dream is the point of this poem and yet the title is Harlem. Langston was born in Joplin, Missouri, lived in Ohio, in Illinois and even in Mexico for a short time; he pursued higher education going to Lincoln…

“If you are silent about your pain they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.”-Zora Neale Hurst It is words like these that made African-Americans want to bring about change. Most think the Harlem Renaissance was just about partying and having a good time, but it was so much more. The Harlem Renaissance was about Blacks being able to change their lives and others lives for the better. Life in the South was rough that is why many people moved to New York to find a better living situation and in…