The Weary Blues
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Which poem is most influenced by jazz music?
The Weary Blues
What are the most common dream themes?
While people have many more negative dreams than positive ones, each theme has negative and positive sides.
- Being chased or attacked.
- Being injured, ill or dying.
- Car or other vehicle trouble.
- House or property loss or damage.
- Poor test or other poor performance.
- Falling or drowning.
What is the main theme of the poem dreams?
The theme of “Dreams” by Langston Hughes is about not giving up on what you want out of life. Hughes says to “Hold fast to dreams” and not let them go, for if you do, your life will be meaningless and unfulfilled. He shows this theme through his use of figures of speech.
What was Langston Hughes vision for America?
For many, the situation felt hopeless. However, Hughes believed that African Americans deserved equality and presented a vision of America as a racially equal country. He accepted that the path would not be easy, but emphasized that the struggle for equality was worth enduring.
What are the usual themes of a 21st century Philippine literature?
There are various themes and topics that the contemporary literature addresses. One of which is Identity. With increasing globalization, intersections of cultures and more vocal discussions of women’s rights and LGBT rights, identity has become a common theme in 21st century literature.
What message is Langston Hughes giving in this poem and what does it tell us about attitudes towards African Americans does the poem offer hope for a brighter future for African Americans?
What message is Langston Hughes giving in this poem? He is saying that I may be black But he is proud to be an American 2. What does it tell us about attitudes towards African Americans? They are just as patriotic as other colored people.
Why was the poem A Dream Deferred significant to the black community?
By tackling the personal and social themes, Hughes made the dream and the “deferred dream” accessible to all, to connect to all African Americans and mostly to common people.