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Langston Hughes & Harlem Renaissance

Langston Hughes & Harlem Renaissance . Brianna Jonson- Morello. Who was Langston?. He was born on February 1, 1902 First piece of published writing was “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” Known for writing about the black mans struggle Published his first book “The Weary Blues” on 1926.

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Langston Hughes & Harlem Renaissance

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  1. Langston Hughes & Harlem Renaissance Brianna Jonson-Morello

  2. Who was Langston? • He was born on February 1, 1902 • First piece of published writing was “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” • Known for writing about the black mans struggle • Published his first book “The Weary Blues” on 1926

  3. Relation to the Harlem Reniassance • Langston gave a voice to many black people who couldn’t speak out on their own. • He was an amazing writer and he touched upon many relatable subjects. • He had a huge heart and cared for not only blacks but everyone.

  4. “The Negro Speaks Of Rivers” • Theme: His connection to his ancestors through his veins and strong family ties. • Tone: He has love and connection to his family is stronger then rivers. • Technique: Alteration, Anaphora, Figurative, Imagery, Line Break.

  5. “I, Too” • Theme: The shunning of the black community made whites blind to the rise of the black community. • Tone: Even when people are putting you down, you take that as an opportunity to grow strong. • Technique: Stanza, Free Verse, Irony, Diction.

  6. “The Weary Blues” • Theme: The beautiful song of a black man singing blues. • Tone: The deep soul the music gives out can heal any emotional struggle. • Technique: Stanza, Line Break, Rhyme Scheme

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