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    Claude Mckay

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    Claude McKay was born in Jamaica‚ West Indies‚ in 1889 (there has been much confusion over whether McKay was born in 1889 or 1890‚ but his birth certificate has been discovered showing that he was born in 1889 [See Winston‚ Footnote 8] ). Educated by his older brother‚ McKay published his first work entitled Songs of Jamaica in 1912‚ the same year he left his homeland for the United States. There he attended Tuskegee Institute‚ although his enrollment was short-lived. He left after just a few

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    Claude McKay

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    Claude McKay Claude McKay was one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century African American literature. When mentioning controversial writers‚ Claude McKay comes to mind. He was first of many African American writers who became known for speaking his mind through literature during the early 1900’s. He used his gift of creativity with words to express his feelings on various issues. Claude McKay is an unforgettable African-American writer who was influenced by his culture as well as

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    English 11 12/19/17 If we must die “Though out numbered let’s us show are brave” (McKay‚ 10). In the 1920s‚ a cultural movement in which African Americans moved up north and spread their culture was an era called the Harlem Renaissance. During this time‚ there were many writers spreading the culture of African Americans. Poems were a popular way to express their culture at the time. Many of these poems deal with racism in everyday lives‚ and the struggle for equality. Claude McKay informs readers on

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    It is popular consensus that Claude McKay was an influential intellectual leader during the Harlem Renaissance‚ however‚ many people dispute Claude McKay’s writing prose as well as his personal literary itinerary in regards to African American matters‚ which raises the question‚ “Assertive? Or offensive?” Is it possible to declare assertion without being offensive? These are just a few questions which developed while reading the profile of Claude McKay in addition to a few of his publications‚ in

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    Claude McKay was born in Naime Castle‚ Jamaica and he was the youngest out of his siblings and began writing poetry at the age of 10. Claude Mckay‚ was a Jamaican poet during the Harlem Renaissance and was able to express his feelings through his writing. His poems celebrated Jamaican culture while challenging white authority. He wrote about his life as a black man in both Jamaica and America. McKay published his first books of verse‚” Songs of Jamaica and Constab Ballads in 1912 and used the reward

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    The poem “ If We Must Die” by Claude McKay is a response to Red Summer of 1919. The Red Summer is a series of race riots that took place in over thirty cities in the United States. In the poem the speaker is insisting that he and his comrades are being attacked and they know that they are not going to make it out alive. Since the speaker and his allies know that their demise is definite‚ they want to die fighting with honor and like men. Mckay uses a variety of literary forms when writing this poem

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    frequently by both white and black newspapers. Claude McKay was all too familiar with the situations that came about from this ongoing race war. One of his more well-known poems‚ “If We Must Die”‚ was published during the summer of 1919‚ better known as the “Red Summer”. This name was given for this time period to symbolize the blood of the many people that we killed. This poem expressed what many were unable to speak‚ but knew they needed to hear. McKay wanted his brethren to rise up and defend themselves

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    respect and honor. No matter what others say‚ Africans are ready to fight for their rights. In this poem‚ ‘If We Must Die’‚ his use of imagery and word choice contributes to the overall theme of justice for minorities.At first glance‚ this poem may seem as though it will preach about seizing the day and achieving what you want in life. However‚ once the poem is read‚ it is realized that Claude McKay is truly advocating for African life. As his other poems also illustrated the pain and struggles African

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    Claude Mckay Analysis

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    Claude Mckay was an honorable figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His books and poems tell the stories of the lives of the African Americans during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. They had a constant struggle for equality. Claude Mckay is unique in style and tone. Claude Mckay tried to guide African Americans to accept African Culture. Claude McKay was born in Sunny Ville‚ Jamaica‚ and had a very good childhood. Claude was exposed to things that not every child would find interesting. .

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    “America” is a poem written by prominent Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay. In this poem we are told about life in America through the narrator’s point of view. It is through the narrator’ experience that McKay delivers his message‚ America will one day lose its greatness if it continues in its evil ways. Personification and diction is used to convey this message. Personification is used to give human-like qualities to America. Diction is used to explain how the hostility he/she experiences

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