I, Too
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I, Too
Langston Hughes
I had Langston Hughes and he wrote a famous poem called " I, too"
Langston's background
- born February 1, 1902
- raised by grandmother until thriteen
- In Illinois began poetry
- Went to Columbia University and had odd jobs
langston was born on February 1, 1902 in missouri
His parents got a divorce at a very young age and so he lived and was also raised by his grandmother, Mary Patterson after his father moved to Mexico.
He moved to Illinois to live with his mom, Caroline langston and her present husband at the time. He began to write poetry at this time.
he attended Columbia University in New York and had many peculiar jobs such as, a busboy and an assistant cook. He stopped writing poetry so much.
His parents got a divorce at a very young age and so he lived and was also raised by his grandmother, Mary Patterson after his father moved to Mexico.
He moved to Illinois to live with his mom, Caroline langston and her present husband at the time. He began to write poetry at this time.
he attended Columbia University in New York and had many peculiar jobs such as, a busboy and an assistant cook. He stopped writing poetry so much.
Langston's background continued
- Traveled to Africa and Europe as a seaman
- Off to Washington D.C
- "The Weary Blues"
he then traveled to Africa and Europe as seaman, which is a sailor, but below the officer. He did this for about 2-3 years then he moved to washington and came out with his first big hit "The Weary Blues"
Langston's Background
- Finished at Lincoln University
- 1930, "Not Without Laughter"
- Won Harmon gold medal for literature
- Known for awareness in black life
three years later he finished college at Lincoln university in pennsylvania and in 1903 he wrote his first book "Not without laughter"
and this caused him to win the harmon gold medal for literature after writing this book
he is known for awareness in black life after writing this poem "i too"
and this caused him to win the harmon gold medal for literature after writing this book
he is known for awareness in black life after writing this poem "i too"
what langston was known for
- He was able to shape the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's
- Wrote novels, short-stories, plays, poetry.
- Talked more than just his personal life
- Wanted to tell stories that reflected culture (happiness and also suffering)
he did more than just write poems, he also wrote short stories, novels, plays and poetry. people say he was one of the greastest person to shape the harlem renaissance of the 1920s
there were many strong poetry writers during this time, but the difference between him and others was that he was able to talk to about more than just his personal life, he shared experiences that happened to others as well. He didnt want his stories to be based around him
we wanted to tell stories that reflected his culture (the black life) alot of this was suffering but also some happiness they shared and hopefulness
there were many strong poetry writers during this time, but the difference between him and others was that he was able to talk to about more than just his personal life, he shared experiences that happened to others as well. He didnt want his stories to be based around him
we wanted to tell stories that reflected his culture (the black life) alot of this was suffering but also some happiness they shared and hopefulness
This was Langston being an assistant cooker. He had many different jobs at this time. With his experiences, he was able to discuss a black persons life.
in this picture this was one of the weird jobs that langston had- a assistant cook,
with these jobs he faced racial disagreements and had many struggles along the way with these jobs-but it also gave him experiences that he was able to talk about in his poetry later on in his life.
with these jobs he faced racial disagreements and had many struggles along the way with these jobs-but it also gave him experiences that he was able to talk about in his poetry later on in his life.
More about langston!
- Prostate cancer- May 22, 1967
- The East 127th Street was renamed after him
- "Langston Hughes Place"
he directed his poetry towards African AMericnas that were going through the same thing as him.
many americans stopped and listened to langtson, as other poets decreased of the number of readers, langston increased
it was really cool how we was able to catch the attention of ALL americans-no matter what race.
many americans stopped and listened to langtson, as other poets decreased of the number of readers, langston increased
it was really cool how we was able to catch the attention of ALL americans-no matter what race.
More about langston!
- Prostate cancer- May 22, 1967
- The East 127th Street was renamed after him
- "Langston Hughes Place"
langston died on may 22, 1967 due to prostate cancer in New York City.
they renamed that street after him. and it was named "langston hughes place"
they renamed that street after him. and it was named "langston hughes place"
STANZA #1
- "I, too, sing American .
- 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.
Stanza #1 meaning
- Claiming his right to feel patriotic
- This relates to segregation during the 20th century's
- Blacks were always separated from whites
he first begins by say "he to can sing america and feel patriotic"
it says he is the darker brother who cant sit with them and must eat in the kicthen this brings up segeration.
during the 20th century segeration was normal, blacks and whites were always seperated like school, bathrooms, busses. in this poem he is stating that he must be sperated from the whites and must eat in the kitchen
he acts in this poem as if he dosent care as much, he shakes his head and laughs to himself and keep calm and grow strong
it says he is the darker brother who cant sit with them and must eat in the kicthen this brings up segeration.
during the 20th century segeration was normal, blacks and whites were always seperated like school, bathrooms, busses. in this poem he is stating that he must be sperated from the whites and must eat in the kitchen
he acts in this poem as if he dosent care as much, he shakes his head and laughs to himself and keep calm and grow strong
Stanza #2
- Tomorrow, I will be at the table when company comes.
- Nobody I'll dare say to me,
- "Eat in the kitchen," then.
Stanza #2 meaning
- Does not despair but is rather hopeful
- Others will treat him with respect
in this poem he acts very optimistic- he shows the courage he has that one day he will be equal to whites
most poets would look down on this happening, they would be full of angry and dissapointment
but in this poem he stays very calm and cool and hopeful that one day it wont be a worry if he can sit with the whites or not.
not only will he be able to sit with whites but he will also be respected when he sits down with whites
most poets would look down on this happening, they would be full of angry and dissapointment
but in this poem he stays very calm and cool and hopeful that one day it wont be a worry if he can sit with the whites or not.
not only will he be able to sit with whites but he will also be respected when he sits down with whites
Stanza #3
- Besides,
- They'll see how beautiful I am
- And be ashamed-
- I, Too, am America."
stanza #3 meaning
- The crowd will feel ashamed
- extreme hopeful/optimistic
- African Americans are valuable
- Sees equal racial identiy coming soon
not only will the crowd respect him but also they will look down upon themselves for ever looking down on African AMericans
they will feel sorry for what they have been doing to aa and how they are treated aa's.
he wants everyone reading this poem to know that aa are just as valueable as whites are and how everyone should be equal
he writes this poem because he sees equal racism throughout the country coming soon
looking back on the poem is really cool to see how optisimistic he was and how much he impacted others, seeing now that blacks should have always been equal to whites
they will feel sorry for what they have been doing to aa and how they are treated aa's.
he wants everyone reading this poem to know that aa are just as valueable as whites are and how everyone should be equal
he writes this poem because he sees equal racism throughout the country coming soon
looking back on the poem is really cool to see how optisimistic he was and how much he impacted others, seeing now that blacks should have always been equal to whites
Even with racism occurring, he always remained hopeful and inspiring
he was a great leader/role model in the united states, even though racism occured he was a huge supporter of his country.
living large and loving life!
Untitled Slide
- theme: racial and ambition
- tone: hopeful, optimistic
the author has so much ambition writing this paper, writing for her sense of racial equality, his survival, and sense of self
the poem also has a major theme of racism
The poem begins by focusing on America's history of racial oppression, but looks towards a brighter future, when white Americans will recognize black Americans as their equals, and be ashamed of their previous prejudice.
the poem also has a major theme of racism
The poem begins by focusing on America's history of racial oppression, but looks towards a brighter future, when white Americans will recognize black Americans as their equals, and be ashamed of their previous prejudice.
