I,+Too

"[|I, Too]" by Langston Hughes  Introduction: The poem “I, Too” was written by [|Langston Hughes] in 1932 this was during the time of the [|Harlem Renaissance]. He is said to have written this poem during a time when he suffered discrimination for the color of his skin. Langston Hughes was denied a ticket pass to come back to America because he was black and this poem represents his view towards the injustice towards blacks during this period in time. He was one of the first African Americans to make a living out of writing and he published many poems, plays, and books.

 Excerpt of "[|I, Too] "by Langston Hughes media type="file" key="I,ToobyLangstonHughes.mp3"This is an audio recording done by me of the poem I, Too.

I, too, [|sing America.]

I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong.





Analysis: The author in this poem describes his situation in America. At the moment he was brother of each and every person in the world but he is black. That is what differentiates him he is a servant who works hard to keep America running and he is America. For know he is discriminated but this is not going to stop him from growing strong and making himself noticeable. His strength will make and determination to end [|segregation] will make the difference.

 Bibliography:


 * 1) Fry, Stephen. "I, Too by Langston Hughes -." __Poetry Archive__. 19 May 2009. .
 * 2) Hughes, Langston. "I, Too, Sing America -." __Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More__. Academy of American Poets. 15 May 2009. .

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