The difference in the themes of "Harlem" and "The Weary Blues" is “Harlem” conveys resentment, while “The Weary Blues” shows expression. So, the answer is D. The poem Harlem and The Weary Blues were written by Langston Hughes.
EXPLANATION
Born in Missouri, US, James Mercer Langston Hughes is a writer, playwright, novelist, and social activist. Hughes's ancestors were African slaves. Hughes is known as the originator of the Harlem Renaissance and the inventor of the jazz poetry genre.
One of his famous poems is "Harlem". Harlem is one of many poems he wrote, which tells the African-American dreams. This poem warns about what happens when you don't pursue your dream or procrastinate.
The other Hughes’ famous poem is The Weary Blues. The Weary Blues was first published in Opportunity, an Urban League magazine. The Weary Blues was awarded as the best poem of the year.
The central theme of the poem "The Weary Blues" tells the resilience of hopeless archetypes. As explained above that he was the founder of the flow of jazz poetry, music became an accompaniment to poetry as a means of relieving pain or anxiety. Poetry and music are able to transcend racial boundaries because everyone likes music and poetry which are often heard to go through difficult times.
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KEYWORD: Harlem, The Weary Blues, Langston Hughes
Subject: English
Class: 10-12
Subchapter: Literature
