How does the poet achieve her goal in communicating this focus?
Instructions Essay #1: Poetry Option 1: Review Langston Hughes’s poem “Harlem” here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46548/harlem. This poem was written in response to the budding civil rights movement in the mid-20th century. Why is this poem still in the canon? How does it appeal to a 21st century audience? Be specific; it’s not enough to say it’s still … Read more