1. Describe how Hughes’s poem builds on Whitman’s poem. [A] I believe that Hughes’s poem builds on Whitman’s poem because it shows that as people they were forbidden to sing their own carols. [C] In stanza 1 and 2 lines 1 through 9 of “I‚ Too‚ Sing America” it states “(1) I‚ too‚ sing America. (2) I am the darker brother. (3) They send me to eat in the kitchen (4) When company comes. (5) But I laugh‚ (6) And eat well‚ (7) And grow strong. (8) Tomorrow‚ (9) I’ll be at the table.” This states
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Appealing as travel may be‚ I have not had the opportunity to wander much outside of the southeastern United States. Even when I have had the chance to venture‚ it has been to visit loved ones or vacation for a few days. I am not stating this for anyone to empathize with me‚ but rather to express the fact that I have never experienced another culture outside of the U.S.‚ and other than watching the nightly world news‚ I am not aware of non-American issues. As a privileged American‚ I know there are many
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America and World War I Prior to his re-election to the presidency in 1916‚ Woodrow Wilson promised to keep America out of World War I. However‚ following the election‚ his determination was turned down by Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare‚ sinking seven American merchant ships on 21st of March. 12 days later‚ Woodrow Wilson stated‚ “It is a war against all nations. American ships have been sunk‚ American lives taken‚ in ways that it has stirred us very deeply to learn of‚ but the ships and
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the times were like in regards to copious amounts of controversies over race and the hardships that America was experiencing. Three of his poems‚ “I‚ Too‚ Sing America”‚ “Let America Be America Again”‚ and “Dream Deferred”‚ all reflect these struggles. “I‚ Too‚ Sing America‚” written in 1932‚ is about how World War 1 was affecting America. During this time‚ World War 1 was taking place and America was full of tension. In this poem‚ Hughes depicts the treatment that he received from other people
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consider. America is perceived by other countries as a country where human rights are valued‚ but there is still a lot of Anti-Americanism in the world. Citizens of other countries hold onto this Anti-Americanism which stems from the attitudes of the foreign policy makers in America‚ however the citizens of America view themselves to live in an educated‚ diverse country. America is perceived to be a powerful country‚ however‚ it isn’t always for the right reasons. Countries perceive America to be the
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Langston Hughes’s poem I‚ Too‚ Sing America‚ is a poetic criticism of racial discrimination in American society during the post- slavery era. When Langston Hughes wrote the poem "I‚ Too"‚ African Americans were not accepted. Blacks were discriminated against‚ killed violently‚ separated from using the same facilities and being in the same place as whites‚ just to name a few. The division between whites and blacks was clearly prevalent‚ with whites faring on the better side of the spectrum. Essentially
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America is debatably one of the best countries in the world. There are lots of beautiful sights‚ diversity‚ opportunities‚ etc. Many people from different countries wish to come to the US for some of these reasons‚ but mostly to live the American Dream. They want the freedom and the accomplishment. Being a person living in the United States today means that we deserve equal opportunity for success‚ basic freedoms‚ and respect for diverse opinions. Many immigrants often refer to America as “The
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During the 1960 ’s in America‚ many African Americans were suppressed and segregated due to their racial differences and the fact that they were descendants of slaves. Therefore‚ many blacks like Langston Hughes‚ recognized that although difference in race‚ all Americans should be treated equally and with dignity. Hence‚ they expressed their feelings of sufferings‚ helplessness‚ isolation and yearnings for hope through different artistic ways‚ like poetry‚ art‚ and music‚ which also marks the birth
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With the beginning of World War I‚ American nationalism led to two different viewpoints on whether America should enter the war with the Allies. The side that favored entering the war argued that they should join due to attacks on American citizens‚ similar culture to Allies‚ and more money invested with the Allies. When the U.S. decided to go to war‚ they argued they were fighting for democracy and that the Germans were evil which they portrayed through propaganda and censorship. The people against
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How I Can Contribute To America I can contribute to America by helping people in need. Some people in America are less fortunate than others and can’t afford gifts or food. In winter it is rough being a person in need because if they have kids they would want to give them a memorable Christmas. On Christmas morning I’d bring them Christmas presents and a Christmas dinner so they can feel included‚ the presents would be stuff like blankets‚ coats‚ hats‚ gloves‚ toys‚ and new clothes. There is a
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