The Frustration Of History
In this paper I will discuss Langston Hughes poem “ The Negro Speaks of Rivers” as a metaphor for African American History. Langston Hughes became the central figure of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s. This poem happens to be the most easily understood; unlike most of his poems. It seems as though Langston Hughes attempted to shed light on and trace African American’s history by use of the word “river.” But on the other hand this poem can also be interpreted as having compassion and love for all races. I will make an effort to explore both views.
Mr. Hughes uses the word river as a metaphor for history or historical events. It’s as though the river is symbolic or parallel to the presence of African American historical life experiences. The poem speaks of the ancient history, the Euphrates, the Congo, the Nile, and even the Pyramids. Suggesting African Americans throughout history has been fighting all the way through their history. In contrast,......
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