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slava [35]
2 years ago
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Write an essay of at least 250 words that summarizes the main points of the essay by Langston Hughes. Use the

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Elden [556K]2 years ago
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The short but inspirational poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes addresses what happens to aspirations that are postponed or lost.  The brief, mind provoking questions posed throughout the poem allow the readers to reflect--on the effects of delaying our dreams.  In addition, the questions give indications about Hughes' views on deferred dreams.

    "Harlem" is an open form poem.  The poem consists of three stanzas that do not have a regular meter.  To catch the reader's attention, the writer made sure that specific words and questions stood out.  As a result, the lengths of the lines vary and certain syllables are stressed in every line.   The first line in the poem: is the longest…show more content…

The last line, "Or does it explode?" (11) is an example of a metaphor.   The writer implies that a postponed dream--destroys, causes a violent or even disturbing emotional reaction.

    Langston Hughes was a successful African-American poet of the Harlem renaissance in the 20th century.  Hughes' had a simple and cultured writing style.  "Harlem" is filled with rhythm, jazz, blues, imagery, and evokes vivid images within the mind.  The poem focuses on what could happen to deferred dreams.  Hughes' aim is to make it clear that if you postpone your dreams you might not get another chance to attain it--so take those dreams and run.  Each question associates with negative effects of deferred dreams.  The imagery from the poem causes the reader to be pulled in by the writer's words.  

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