1. Themes in the Poetry of Langston Hughes
The poem "I, Too" by Langston Hughes is an excellent representation of a theme that runs throughout Hughes' writing, a theme of dual identity. ... This is key to the understanding of the whole poem. ... Two different perspectives on the same theme, looking at each other face to face. ... It is a dualistic theme of simultaneous belonging and outsider-ship. ... This theme of dualism is common throughout Hughes' work. ...
- Word Count: 2547
- Approx Pages: 10
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School