A reference to Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" => "I, Too". Langston Hughes' poem adds the African American identity to Whitman's list of ordinary people who constitute and contribute to American collective identity.
Paradox of social injustice => "I, Too". Hughes depicts the social inequality of black people, who are traditionally confined to servitude. He hopes, however, that this will change eventually.
Uses set meter and rhyme scheme => "From the Dark Tower". The poem's rhyme scheme is ABBA.
Symbol of wasted effort => "From the Dark Tower". Black people are the ones who plant, while white people reap.
Stone of anger and resentment => "From the Dark Tower". It depicts black people's anger at being constantly and systematically oppressed.
Uses free verse => "I, Too". Hughes' poem has a conversational tone. The free verse depicts the inner freedom that the speaker feels, and wants to transform into real freedom and equality.
Answer: John could ask the group what they are getting done and what they aren't getting done. If they are't getting things done, they should find a solution of what they need to do to get it done.
5 sentences for arrogant:
1. Is he arrogant enough to think that?
2. She is far too arrogant to learn the error of her ways.
3. Are you arrogant enough to say that you have no need for help?
4. Is it arrogant to say that all doctors are in it for the money?
5. The arrogant questions were rendered ineffective.
