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?"
<span>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.</span>
Answer:
3. Again, and then, in addition.
Explanation:
All of these are words that signal that more information about the same subject is coming up.
Answer: David is happy
I am richard
she is beautiful
are you spanish
are you a fortn ite player
brenda and elizabeth are best friends
the cat is on the table
school is clean and green
it is a very nice day
i was 13, i am 14
Explanation:
The Gettysburg Address was B) Hopeful.
Machines can serve as both a help and a hindrance!