Langston Hughes was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, an era of cultural revival for African-Americans in Harlem. His poem 'I, Too' reflects the themes of racial prejudice and the quest for identity, using literary techniques to express hope for equality. The poem's symbolism and metaphor highlight the struggle against racism and the importance of a strong cultural identity.
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Hughes was a key figure in the cultural, social, and artistic movement known as the Harlem Renaissance
Artistic contributions
Hughes's work, particularly the poem "I, Too," encapsulates the themes of racial prejudice and African-American identity that were central to the Harlem Renaissance
Social contributions
Hughes's contributions were not only artistic but also part of a larger movement that sought to redefine the African-American experience and assert civil equality in American society
Cultural contributions
Hughes's work helped shape a new cultural narrative that celebrated black heritage and pushed for civil rights
Hughes's literary contributions during the Harlem Renaissance played a significant role in fostering a robust and positive African-American identity, which was crucial to the larger civil rights movement and the quest for social equity
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, from the end of World War I until the mid-1930s
Racial prejudice
The Harlem Renaissance was marked by a rebirth of African-American arts and was pivotal in addressing the themes of racial prejudice and discrimination
African-American identity
The movement sought to redefine the African-American experience and assert civil equality in American society, promoting a positive and proud African-American identity
Civil rights
The Harlem Renaissance was a crucial part of the larger civil rights movement, advocating for social and political equality for African-Americans
The Harlem Renaissance had a lasting impact on African-American culture and identity, paving the way for future social and political progress
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The poem '______, ______,' by Hughes, reflects the central themes of ______ ______ and the search for African-American identity during the Harlem Renaissance.
I, Too
racial prejudice
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Literary Techniques in 'I, Too'
Uses repetition, enjambment, metaphor. Conveys endurance, equality aspiration.
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Narrator's Symbolic Assertion
Narrator's seat at table symbolizes rightful place in America, despite segregation.
