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Comment 19 of 119, added on March 13th, 2005 at 6:15 PM.
Since I was educated on his history and who he was, Langston Hughes has
always caught my attention. So here I have this poetry project where I have
to choose an American poet from the 1900s and analyze one of their poems.
So who do you think was the first to pop into my mind? Of course it was
Langston. I chose this poem, "Let America Be America Again" because it
really touched me the first time I read it. This poem releases a very
thought-provoking message. I think that what Mr. Hughes was trying to say
was that during his time, the "American Dream" did not pertain to him
because he was, as labeled, a Negro. I believe that is something that we
should all consider. I leave with saying that I adore this poem and
Langston Hughes for his creativity and telling it like it is.
Jaleesa from United States
Comment 18 of 119, added on March 13th, 2005 at 10:17 AM.
Except that he wasn't a communist. Socialism is not commu nism. And why
would a poet's political affiliation make a great poem not a great poem.
Maybe we should stop reading Pound and Eliot then.
BC from United States
Comment 17 of 119, added on February 23rd, 2005 at 1:27 PM.
this langstan hughes guy has a cool name. hes mad confusing though. i know
im only 11 and im not suppose to understand him or whatever, but its ok if
you poets can just speak english sumtimes and let us kids understand u. but
this mr hughes guy is all right, hes old so u cant blame him for not
speakin english. i think u should add the poem "My People" to this list
because that was a good poem by langstan hughes.
PEACE!!!!!
Kaela from United States
Comment 16 of 119, added on February 9th, 2005 at 3:58 PM.
In this poem Langston Hughes said what many people were afraid to say.
That is that the only kind of person that profits from America's freedom is
a rich white person. I agree with that.
Jazz from United States
Comment 15 of 119, added on February 6th, 2005 at 1:19 PM.
This poem ws very touching and we will be reading it at a black history
program. To the person who said they hate America we love u too!!!
Nae-Nae from United States
Comment 14 of 119, added on February 2nd, 2005 at 11:00 PM.
Hey Mr.Hughes this is John Lucas from Mercer Middle School you were in
Ms.Pruzans class last time i like your music i didnt get to say bye well
were doing poems to give to Ms.Merna so she can read it...well okae then
Mr.Hughes bye hope to hear from you preetie soon..Always John Lucas
John Lucas from United States
Comment 13 of 119, added on February 1st, 2005 at 5:31 PM.
'case you wonderin', im not from iraq! this poem is a great one that really
stands out to me! i gave it to me teacher and she read it to the class! WE
ALL LOVE YOU MR. Hughes! MY FAVORITE PEOM EVER!! GO PATS!
bman from Iraq
Comment 12 of 119, added on January 20th, 2005 at 2:19 PM.
jb wrote: "According to hughes, who must rebuild the dream & why?" The who
is in the last stanza - WE THE PEOPLE. The why? That's a loaded question if
I ever read one. Seems as if he sides with the ones who have us "Tangled in
that ancient endless chain Of profit, power, gain, of grab the land!
Staunch Republican, eh?
Lori from Canada
Comment 11 of 119, added on January 20th, 2005 at 4:14 AM.
Why does Hughes reaffirm the dream of an ideal America in the face of so
much evidence to the contrary?
Bryan
Comment 10 of 119, added on January 20th, 2005 at 2:24 AM.
A public reading of this poem will take place today, January 20th, at the
time of Bush's second oath of office as President. It is a testament to
this poem's greatness.
Tom Joad from United States
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Since I was educated on his history and who he was, Langston Hughes has
always caught my attention. So here I have this poetry project where I have
to choose an American poet from the 1900s and analyze one of their poems.
So who do you think was the first to pop into my mind? Of course it was
Langston. I chose this poem, "Let America Be America Again" because it
really touched me the first time I read it. This poem releases a very
thought-provoking message. I think that what Mr. Hughes was trying to say
was that during his time, the "American Dream" did not pertain to him
because he was, as labeled, a Negro. I believe that is something that we
should all consider. I leave with saying that I adore this poem and
Langston Hughes for his creativity and telling it like it is.
Jaleesa from United States