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I too Sing America (Figurative Language (Allusion to "I Hear America…
I too Sing America
Figurative Language
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Metaphor of “table” to describe how he’s going to rise; Hughes said: “I’ll be at the table. When company comes”, as in he will be there with the rest of Americans and he will be treated equally
Sound Device
Enjambment in: "Nobody’ll dare Say to me,".
No rhyme scheme, hence a free-verse poem.
Word Choice
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He used the word "darker brother" to imply that even though he is of a darker complexion, he is their brother.
Summary
Hughes illustrates a scenario where he’s asked to eat in the kitchen when there are guests, as if they’re ashamed of him; he then goes on to expand on how he feels regarding this scenario, saying that he keeps on laughing and growing strong because he sees a different future. He then said that he will be at the table when company comes by "tomorrow", like he is willing to defy the social norms to stand by his beliefs and his rights. He then elaborated on how no one will dare speak a word to him on his position, for being at the table; for not being a shame to have at the table, for being treated equally just like any American. He is part of America and takes pride in his identity.
Theme
Stand up for your rights and tomorrow will be soon, always have pride in who you are.
Structure
Free-verse, no rhyme scheme.
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Relevance to modern Day
It's relevant to our days, also relevant to any American who suffered from a similar issue.
Poet
Hughes is an American poet, novelist and activist; he was born in Missouri in 1902. Hughes was known for advocating the Harlem Renaissance, in which the African American black life and artistic culture was celebrated. He spoke up regarding issues of racism, which was predominant in that time era, in a sense of racial pride.
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