The poem A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes basically describes what happens to dreams when they are put on hold. The speaker in the poem originally entitled it Harlem‚ which is the capital of African-American life in the United States. The title was changed to accommodate all dreams in general‚ and what happens when people postpone making them come true. The speakers attitude toward the poem is an advice-giving attitude. The poet doesnt want people to postpone getting what they want. The poem is
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Langston Hughes: “Jazzonia” Oh‚ silver tree! Oh‚ shining rivers of the soul! In a Harlem cabaret Six long-headed jazzers play. A dancing girl whose eyes are bold Lifts high a dress of silken gold. Oh‚ singing tree! Oh‚ shining rivers of the soul! Were Eve’s eyes In the first garden Just a bit too bold? Was Cleopatra gorgeous In a gown of gold? Oh‚ shining tree! Oh‚ silver rivers of the soul! In a whirling cabaret Six long-headed jazzers play. Langston Hughes wrote “Jazzonia” in the 1920s
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The Open Window Framton Nuttel enters the house of Mrs Sappleton. He is a young man from London suffering from nervous exhaustion‚ and he goes to the country side for some prescribed rest. He decideds to call upon Mrs Sappleton‚ an acquaintance of his sister’s. He is shown to the parlour by Mrs Sappleton’s niece‚ Vera‚ who entertains the man while he awaits the appearance of his host. Vera tells a story‚ the terrible tragedy of Mr Sappleton and his sons. He is told how they went out hunting
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Much like when the poem ‘my people by Langston Hughes was written‚ the 20th century definition of black beauty has become – or maybe has not changed- distorted by images of colonial acceptance and oppression. Hence the term ‘white wash’ comes to mind‚ secluded defined by urbandictionary.com as “Someone who is looked at as leaving behind or neglecting their culture and assimilating to a white‚ western culture.” My interpretation of Mr. Hughes poem is that he seeks to justify that his people‚ African
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THE OPEN WINDOW BY SAKI This short story “THE OPEN WINDOW” is written by “SAKI” is the pen name of “Hector Hugh Munro” (1870-1916). He is a british writer. He is famous for his satires of the upper classes. The theme of the story is appearance and reality and deception. Appearance and reality: It is easy to believe the story of Vera because she begin with an object that is the open window and proceed from there and obviously window is open. So the appearance of open window
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Langston Hughes’ poem “I‚ Too” is about how African Americans are equal to Caucasians. In the poem‚ the narrator is saying he is American although he is not white‚ and is ready to claim his rights in the United States (“I‚ Too” 100-101). As the poem progresses‚ the narrator is trying to establish his identity as an American citizen who is worthy of that title (“I‚ Too” 100-101). Hughes expresses how each time he is cast out‚ he only becomes more determined‚ until he eventually demands to be an American
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include various forms of creativity and art; yet‚ they all contribute in describing the process of writing a poem in their own unique styles. In the poem “The Thought-Fox”‚ the poet‚ Ted Hughes‚ establishes a dark and sneaky mood from the very beginning with the conceit
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Langston Hughes felt very strongly about racism and how it played a role in everyday life as well as throughout American history. His concern with racial issues in America are what led to much of his work. He used several historical events to talk about racial issues to strengthen his poems. Hughes wasn’t only fighting racism‚ but he wrote about how he was proud to be African American as he talks about major events in history being led by his African ancestors. Hughes wrote about racial injustice
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Framton Nuttel‚ an eccentric hypochondriac‚ has moved to the country on his doctor’s advice to effect a cure for a nervous condition from which he suffers. His sister has lived in the area he visits and has given him letters of introduction to his new neighbors. The story concerns his visit to the home of one of these neighbors‚ a Mrs. Sappleton. Mr. Nuttel is first met by Mrs. Sappleton’s niece Vera‚ who entertains him until her aunt is available. Vera‚ apparently bored with her guest‚ is graced
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HANOI OPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGLISH ************** AN ASSIGNMENT FOR WRITING SUBJECT A REPORT WRITING THE USES OF ARTICLES IN ENGLISH NOUN PHRASE Hanoi‚ May‚ 2012 THE USES OF ARTICLES IN ENGLISH NOUN PHRASE ABSTRACT Noun phrase plays an important role in the construction of a sentence. Lacking knowledge of noun phrase in English‚ learners could not make understandable sentences. And‚ it is almost inadequate to discuss the noun phrase without referring at some stage to
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