Among Afro-American writers, Langston Hughes, one of the well-known names in Harlem Renaissance stories, establishes the tone in his writings through the language and the elements used. For example, in his short story “Salvation” Hughes utilizes the difference between good and evil as an analogy for religion. The narrator is expressing dissatisfaction in not having “Jesus to come to me” (181) and loss of religion faith brought about by social pressure to become a born-again Christian. Some people would believe attending church makes them a true Christian; however, some people need more than attending church to have Jesus in there life.
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