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Langston Hughes's stories deal with and serve as a commentary of conditions befalling African Americans during the Depression Era. As Ostrom explains, "To a great degree, his stories speak for those who are disenfranchised, cheated, abused, or ignored because of race or class." (51) Hughes's stories speak of the downtrodden African-Americans neglected and overlooked by a prejudiced society. The recurring theme of powerlessness leads to violence is exemplified by the actions of Sargeant in "On the Road", old man Oyster in "Gumption", and the robber in "Why, You Reckon?" Hughes's "On the Road" explores what happens when a powerless individual takes action on behalf of his conditions. The short story illustrates the desperation and consequent violent actions of one man's homeless plight on a snowy winter evening. "He stopped and stood on the sidewalk hunched over- hungry, sleepy, and cold- looking up and down." (Hughes 90) Here, Sargeant is without the basic necessities of life- shelter and food. Sargeant, hopeless and starving, wanders the lonesome streets and happens upon a church. However, the reverend of the church denies Sargeant access. Mullen explains further- "And in "On the Road" an unemployed black man, given a quick brush-off by a high-toned preacher, breaks into a church" (81) When the Reverend refuses to house him, Sargeant's desperation and powerlessness leads him to commit a rash action- tear down the church door to a street of on-lookers. Shortly after, Police come to take Sargeant away and put him behind bars, where he reminisces on his actions. Had Sargeant simply had the basic means of survival, food and shelter, he would not have had done out of desperation. In other words, Sageant's lack of security- food, shelter, and warmth, lead him to take violent actions in attempt to obtain it. The short story "Gumption" underlines the rash actions that can be taken by powerless individuals.
Answer:
An illuminating discovery or realization
Explanation:
An epiphany is said to occur when someone suddenly understands a situation or problem from an enlightening and deep perspective. The experience of an epiphany helps one to better understand a situation or a problem.
I think its C.) because in the last sentence it states,"this band of followers became his "Merry Man"
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1- When do feel tired and hungry if you skip breakfast? - <em>B, In the afternoon</em>.
2 - What does eating breakfast do to your brain? - <em>A, makes you think better</em>.
3 - What advice does it give if you don't have time for breakfast? - <em>B, have a drink at home, and then eat a snack at school.</em>
4 - What advice does it give if you don't like breakfast? - <em>C, chose any healthy food.</em>
5 - Why has someone written this text? - <em>B, to tell people the benefits of having breakfast.</em>
<em>Open ended.</em>
1- Who writes both a magazine and a blog? - <em>Isabella</em>
2 - Who says that studying and writing a blog at the same time can be hard?- <em>Josh</em>
<em>Fill in the blanks.</em>
Dear Yuki,
Yesterday we had a big snowstorm. When I woke up in <em>the</em> morning, I looked out of my bedroom window and <em>saw</em> <em>that </em>everything was white.
It was a school day, so I checked my emails. The headmaster sent a message to say <em>that</em> the school was closed due to the snowstorm.
I phoned my friends, and we met at the park. There was <em>a lot</em> of snow, so we had snowball fights. When I got home, I was freezing and tired. I <em>took</em> a hot bath and then went to bed.
<em>I tried my best to answer all of these, I hope this helped at all. Sorry if its incorrect.</em>
