1. Paul LAurence Dunbar
The image of Dunbar was defaced because they censured him for tarnishing the symbol and meaning of the plantation tales of the nineteenth century (Redding 129). ... He used his dialect to convey character in his poetry. ... Dunbar preferred writing in Standard English; his dialect poems are used more for humorous purposes than meaning (Tuner 110). ... I think his life, as a slave, is what made him such a famous poet. ... His poems seem as if they compare to his real life and feelings toward slavery and life in general. ...
- Word Count: 1623
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School