USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Langston Hughes:“I, Too"In “I, Too, “ the speaker’s tone is best described as
A
modest.
B
humble.
C
optimistic.
D
sarcastic.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The tone of “I, Too, Sing America” by Langston Hughes is full of pride. The speaker is discussing the racial divide in America, and he is saying that although he is darker, he still represents America.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is the tone of Langston Hughes’s “I, Too” determined? The speaker intends to achieve equality in the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the message of I, Too by Langston Hughes? The message of “I, Too” by Langston Hughes is that all people are equal and should have a place at the “table.” The final four lines also emphasize the theme that black is beautiful.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symbolism is shown starting with the second line, “I am the darker brother” (2). Hughes uses the word “brother” to symbolize his race, which is African American. From the perspective, “They send me to eat in the kitchen, ” (3) “When company comes, ” (4) one could assume that the character in the poem was a slave.

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