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yKpoI14uk [10]
3 years ago
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How does Langston Hughes use a metaphor to develop the theme in mother to son

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Anarel [89]3 years ago
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Answer:

In "Mother to Son" Hughes uses a metaphor to describe the life of the mother. In this case, it is an extended metaphor that compares the mother's life to a staircase. Each step symbolizes a part of her life that she had to endure. This metaphor is used throughout the poem to show the meaning of the poem.

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