"Harlem," written by Langston Hughes is a poem to make one think of the past. The 1900s was a time of slavery where African Americans had no freedom. For Africans may have dreams, but during this century these dreams would never become true or otherwise "deferred". I anticipate that this production is going to reflect on the past on how African Americans lived day by day and how one individual tries for a better life where one has freedom and ultimately succeeded on making there once deferred dream a reality.
This posts needs redoing. For this assignment, you should provide an analysis of what the poem means and then predict what you think the play will be about because of the meaning of the poem.
"Harlem," written by Langston Hughes tells a story on possible outcomes to dreams once they have been deferred. Most of these possible outcomes seem quite terrible, but the last line of Hughes poem, “Or does it explode?” (Line 11) can be interpreted in two ways. The first way is to have the same fate as all of the rest and fade away however the second way is to flourish. In the 1920s in Harlem, New York towns blossomed with art and music in what we call The Harlem Renaissance. The title of the poem –Harlem- is a clear example on how every once in a while dreams explode.” I anticipate that this production is going to reflect on the past on how African Americans lived day by day and how one individual tries for a better life where one has freedom and ultimately succeeded on making there once deferred dream a reality.
Langston Hughes in his poem “Harlem” ponders on the fate of a dream that has been put off. Hughes questions, “does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” (Lines 2-3) when discussing the dream. When claiming that something dries up, the reader receives the impression that the dream or the passion for the dream has withered away making it no longer as important. By naming her play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” after a line in this poem, Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows that the play will involve characters dealing with a dream that has been tested or put on hold and they must overcome the obstacle. The speaker also contemplates whether the dream will “fester like a sore- and then run?” (lines 4-5) or “does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet?” (lines 6-8). Hughes speculates here that a dream not pursued will sit in a person and become corrupt causing the person to be starkly consumed with this dream. He also considers whether someone who keeps their dream inside will be able to do so and still be contempt and dodge becoming bitter or cynical. A dream that is not pursued will affect the individual who is retaining it in some fashion or another. Langston Hughes also speculates that “maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?” (lines 9-11). He now suggests that the postponed dream will alter into a burden being carried around continuously. The final line proposes the thought that the person will not be able to contain this dream and will become overwhelmed until they essentially “explode” (11). Also the final line being italicized signals that this line is of greater importance than the others. Hughes considers the reality of dreams that are being put off because they are being ignored by others and how those dreams will affect the people retaining them. This is relevant to the time because there were plenty of African Americans that were being hindered in their dream pursuit by the restraint applied by others. Hughes put into perspective that denying African Americans their rights would stir inside those African Americans who would deal with this in many ways.
1) Good analysis; I like how you parallel your response 2) "still be contempt" ~ content? 3) "there were plenty of African Americans" ~ informal 4) Hughes put into perspective that denying African Americans their rights would stir inside those African Americans who would deal with this in many ways. ~ confusing wording/structure
Langston Hughes in his poem “Harlem” ponders on the fate of a dream that has been put off. Hughes questions, “does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”when discussing the dream(Lines 2-3). When claiming that something dries up, the reader receives the impression that the dream or the passion for the dream has withered away making it no longer as important. By naming her play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” after a line in this poem, Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows that the play will involve characters dealing with a dream that has been tested or put on hold and they must overcome the obstacle. The speaker also contemplates whether the dream will “fester like a sore- and then run?” or “does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet?” (Lines 4-5, 6-8). Hughes speculates here that a dream not pursued will sit in a person and become corrupt causing the person to be starkly consumed with this dream. He also considers whether someone who keeps their dream inside will be able to do so and still be content and dodge becoming bitter or cynical. A dream that is not pursued will affect the individual who is retaining it in some fashion or another. Langston Hughes also speculates that “maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?” (lines 9-11). He now suggests that the postponed dream will alter into a burden being carried around continuously. The final line proposes the thought that the person will not be able to contain this dream and will become overwhelmed until they essentially “explode” (11). Also the final line being italicized signals that this line is of greater importance than the others. Hughes considers the reality of dreams that are being put off because they are being ignored by others and how those dreams will affect the people retaining them. This is relevant to the time because most African Americans on some level were being hindered in their dream pursuit by the restraint applied by others. Hughes put into perspective how denying African Americans their rights would affect them and that they would deal with this struggle in many different ways.
Langston Hughes in "Harlem" speaks of a desired outcome by a group of people which continues to be delayed and therefore seems unattainable. In reference to the "deferred dream" (line 1), Hughes indirectly addresses possible feelings of having a pending dream by using personified, imagery infused analogies. One example is present when Hughes asks the question, "[d]oes it dry up like a raisin in the sun" (lines 2-3). When I read these lines, I sense feelings of disappointment as well as the decision to give up on a dream. "Drying up like a raisin" correlates to when hope is no where to be found or when it has been sucked out of a situation. Another instance is located as Hughes also notes that "[m]aybe it just sags like a heavy load" (9-10). To me this reflects the effects of the lingering mental analysis of short comings and unreached goals and/or dreams. The failure to accomplish anything can emotionally weigh someone down while consuming thoughts and actions in accordance to the present looming doubt of future successes. A final example is included in the last line of the poem where Hughes ends with the question of whether the "deferred dream" (line 1) "explodes" (line 11). I believe that the word "explodes" translates to the feelings of overwhelming anger and fury when something that a group yearns for does not come true. This anger can lead to unplanned actions and consequences by individuals simply due to their frustration.The poem is clearly influenced by the Harlem Renaissance occurring during this time. This period of history encompassed creative African American expression through the arts while facilitating avenues for this group of people to display passionate desires for racial equality through their pieces. I anticipate that the play "A Raisin in the Sun" will directly address the prolonged desire for African American social, political and economic equality while focusing on their enduring conflicts which inevitably inspired uniquely created literary works.
1) Good analysis but gets cumbersome with wording at times. Ex: Hughes indirectly addresses possible feelings of having a pending dream by using personified, imagery infused analogies. "personified, imagery infused analogies" - gets too complicated 2) "One example is present" - awkward 3) Why do you have brackets around certain letters? Ex: [d}oes 4) The failure to accomplish anything can emotionally weigh someone down while consuming thoughts and actions in accordance to the present looming doubt of future successes. - cumbersome 5) The poem is clearly influenced by the Harlem Renaissance occurring during this time. This period of history encompassed creative African American expression through the arts while facilitating avenues for this group of people to display passionate desires for racial equality through their pieces. - unnecessary extra information; this could be brought in in an essay, but this posts is too short to go into this. I anticipate that the play "A Raisin in the Sun" will directly address the prolonged desire for African American social, political and economic equality while focusing on their enduring conflicts which inevitably inspired uniquely created literary works. - cumbersome
Langston Hughes’ poem “Harlem” is designed to reflect on what might happen to a dream that has been postponed. He begins with asking “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” (Lines 1-3). Hughes implies that dreams possibly just shrivel up to become unnoticed. The play’s title being based on this poem leads me to believe that perhaps this is an event seen throughout the drama. Hughes asks more questions such as “Or fester like a sore – and then run? Does it sting like rotten meat or crust and sugar over – like a syrupy sweet?” (Lines 4-8) Langston is discusses various outcomes of a postponed dream, how it may stick with someone painful as a sore does, or perhaps leads to a greater outcome than imagined like a sugary sweet. The final line is what instills the most questions, however. “Or does it explode?” (Line 11). Hughes could have a number of reasons behind this line, as an explosion could represent different scenarios. It could be that the dream dies in an instant, never to be seen again, or possibly it could mean that a dream, having been put on, explodes with positive results never thought of before. Either way, Langston’s poem sets a rather unknown stage for the play, and how dreams will affect the overall theme.
1) The play’s title being based on this poem leads me to believe that perhaps this is an event seen throughout the drama. - awkward wording/structure 2) Revise/Edit posts - errors! 3) Could have given a little more to the 2nd question - prediction for play
In the poem "Harlem", Langston Hughes contemplates what happens to a dream that is postponed. "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" he ponders (lines 2-3). In these lines Hughes implies that the dream is shrinking. Figuratively the passion for the dream and the hope that the dream will some day come true is diminishing. By naming her play "A Raisin in the Sun", Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows the plot being about a dream that is put on hold. The characters will presumably have to choose to pursue the dream or let it remain stagnant. Hughes goes on in his poem to say "Does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over-like a syrupy sweet?" (lines 6-8). The person may remain conscious of their dream. The dream may become more enticing in their mind, or the dream may rot away to nothing but a bad memory. Hughes ends his poem with "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?" (lines 9-11). The dream could weigh the person down like a heavy load always in the back of their mind. The dream may also explode, not only causing harm to the person but also disappearing from their mind. No matter the case dreams are not meant to be deferred. Dreams are meant to be pursued with passion, and this passion is what allows people to move mountains and achieve their dreams.
The poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes asks the question, what happens to a dream that is put off. He writes "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3) By this he is asking if the dream withers away, so that the dream slowly shrivels up into nothing. He goes on to ask opposing questions like "Or does it fester like a sore- And then run?"(lines 4-5) He is questioning the outcomes of an dream that you do not chase, asking if the dream bothers you, until you do something about it. He says "does it stink like rotten meat Or crust and sugar over- Like a syrupy sweet" (lines 6-8) By asking if it stinks like rotten meat, he is asking if the dream demands to be noticed , or crust and sugar over- Like a syrupy sweet? meaning the dream has a possible sweet outcome and entice the dreamer, to chase the dream. the poem comes to a close with more speculations and questions, "maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?" (lines 9-11) He suggest the dream may become a burden until you make it a reality, or if ignored, it could explode, and drive you crazy. Based on what i have read in the poem, I believe that the play, will be about Langston Hughes's dream, and his battle with deciding to follow it, or let it fade away,
Langston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" addresses what happens to a dream that is delayed. Hughes wrote "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3). This leads to the belief that the dream is neglected and left alone to decay. "A Raisin in the Sun" being the title of the play suggests it is about one's loss of hope to fulfill their dream. "Or fester like a sore- And then run?" (lines 4-5) implies that the dream becomes painful and increases in its severity. This quote hints that the main character experiences grief and despair throughout his or her journey. "Does it stink like rotten meat" (line 6) portrays that the dying dream causes feeling of disgust and contempt. The dreamer loses faith in their dream being reachable. From this poem, it appears that the play may be about a dreamer going through different emotions trying to live the dream.
Langston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" addresses what happens to a dream that is delayed. Hughes wrote "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3). This leads to the belief that the dream is neglected and left alone to decay. "A Raisin in the Sun" being the title of the play suggests it is about one's loss of hope to fulfill their dream. "Or fester like a sore- And then run?" implies that the dream becomes painful and increases in its severity (lines 4-5). This quote hints that the main character experiences grief and despair throughout his or her journey. "Does it stink like rotten meat" portrays that the dying dream causes feeling of disgust and contempt (line 6). The dreamer loses faith in their dream being reachable. From this poem, it appears that the play may be about a dreamer going through different emotions trying to live the dream.
Langston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" adresses what happens to a dream that is unattainable. Hughes poses a question "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?"(lines2-3) This concludes that the dream is no longer a focus , so it left to rot. Hughes states"fester "like a sore And then run?'(lines4-5) This implies does the dream bother you until you decided to make it happen. "Does it stink like rotten meat"(lines6) Indicates does the dream begin to irk to the point where its able to be noticed. From this poem, I can imply that the play is about a young person who has a dream but faces battles which he thinks will overtake his dreams.
Based on Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" which discusses the fate of one's dream after it has been put off to deal with another time, it can be inferred that the the story "A Raisin in the Sun" indulges that discussion. The poem in its entirety is a series of questions that causes the reader to consider what DOES indeed happen. He lists possible examples; "Does it dry up, Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore- And then run...? (lines 2-5). He entertains the thought that maybe dreams that you give up on just slowly go away, or that maybe they stay stagnant in existence waiting to be carried out. Maybe they influence other dreams. Maybe they build onto each other, dream after dream, compounding into something bigger, or maybe they just disappear without a trace. "...Or does it explode?" (Line 11). This line is intriguing. Having a dream "explode" could mean many things, positive or negative, or both. A dream can be anything. It can mean anything, and I feel as though that is why he chose to end the poem this way; to convey to those who read said poem, that dreams can do anything. They can even explode, but how it explodes, or if it explodes, is up to them.
1) Structure issues in intro. sentence 2) Don't ALL CAP a word 3) He list possible examples: 4) Remember to "Triple Chunk It" - 3 concrete details with 2 commentary per concrete detail 5) Good analysis
"Harlem," written by Langston Hughes is a poem to make one think of the past. The 1900s was a time of slavery where African Americans had no freedom. For Africans may have dreams, but during this century these dreams would never become true or otherwise "deferred". I anticipate that this production is going to reflect on the past on how African Americans lived day by day and how one individual tries for a better life where one has freedom and ultimately succeeded on making there once deferred dream a reality.
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Delete"Harlem," written by Langston Hughes tells a story on possible outcomes to dreams once they have been deferred. Most of these possible outcomes seem quite terrible, but the last line of Hughes poem, “Or does it explode?” (Line 11) can be interpreted in two ways. The first way is to have the same fate as all of the rest and fade away however the second way is to flourish. In the 1920s in Harlem, New York towns blossomed with art and music in what we call The Harlem Renaissance. The title of the poem –Harlem- is a clear example on how every once in a while dreams explode.” I anticipate that this production is going to reflect on the past on how African Americans lived day by day and how one individual tries for a better life where one has freedom and ultimately succeeded on making there once deferred dream a reality.
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DeleteLangston Hughes in his poem “Harlem” ponders on the fate of a dream that has been put off. Hughes questions, “does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” (Lines 2-3) when discussing the dream. When claiming that something dries up, the reader receives the impression that the dream or the passion for the dream has withered away making it no longer as important. By naming her play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” after a line in this poem, Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows that the play will involve characters dealing with a dream that has been tested or put on hold and they must overcome the obstacle. The speaker also contemplates whether the dream will “fester like a sore- and then run?” (lines 4-5) or “does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet?” (lines 6-8). Hughes speculates here that a dream not pursued will sit in a person and become corrupt causing the person to be starkly consumed with this dream. He also considers whether someone who keeps their dream inside will be able to do so and still be contempt and dodge becoming bitter or cynical. A dream that is not pursued will affect the individual who is retaining it in some fashion or another. Langston Hughes also speculates that “maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?” (lines 9-11). He now suggests that the postponed dream will alter into a burden being carried around continuously. The final line proposes the thought that the person will not be able to contain this dream and will become overwhelmed until they essentially “explode” (11). Also the final line being italicized signals that this line is of greater importance than the others. Hughes considers the reality of dreams that are being put off because they are being ignored by others and how those dreams will affect the people retaining them. This is relevant to the time because there were plenty of African Americans that were being hindered in their dream pursuit by the restraint applied by others. Hughes put into perspective that denying African Americans their rights would stir inside those African Americans who would deal with this in many ways.
ReplyDelete1) Good analysis; I like how you parallel your response
Delete2) "still be contempt" ~ content?
3) "there were plenty of African Americans" ~ informal
4) Hughes put into perspective that denying African Americans their rights would stir inside those African Americans who would deal with this in many ways. ~ confusing wording/structure
Langston Hughes in his poem “Harlem” ponders on the fate of a dream that has been put off. Hughes questions, “does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”when discussing the dream(Lines 2-3). When claiming that something dries up, the reader receives the impression that the dream or the passion for the dream has withered away making it no longer as important. By naming her play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” after a line in this poem, Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows that the play will involve characters dealing with a dream that has been tested or put on hold and they must overcome the obstacle. The speaker also contemplates whether the dream will “fester like a sore- and then run?” or “does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet?” (Lines 4-5, 6-8). Hughes speculates here that a dream not pursued will sit in a person and become corrupt causing the person to be starkly consumed with this dream. He also considers whether someone who keeps their dream inside will be able to do so and still be content and dodge becoming bitter or cynical. A dream that is not pursued will affect the individual who is retaining it in some fashion or another. Langston Hughes also speculates that “maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?” (lines 9-11). He now suggests that the postponed dream will alter into a burden being carried around continuously. The final line proposes the thought that the person will not be able to contain this dream and will become overwhelmed until they essentially “explode” (11). Also the final line being italicized signals that this line is of greater importance than the others. Hughes considers the reality of dreams that are being put off because they are being ignored by others and how those dreams will affect the people retaining them. This is relevant to the time because most African Americans on some level were being hindered in their dream pursuit by the restraint applied by others. Hughes put into perspective how denying African Americans their rights would affect them and that they would deal with this struggle in many different ways.
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DeleteLangston Hughes in "Harlem" speaks of a desired outcome by a group of people which continues to be delayed and therefore seems unattainable. In reference to the "deferred dream" (line 1), Hughes indirectly addresses possible feelings of having a pending dream by using personified, imagery infused analogies. One example is present when Hughes asks the question, "[d]oes it dry up like a raisin in the sun" (lines 2-3). When I read these lines, I sense feelings of disappointment as well as the decision to give up on a dream. "Drying up like a raisin" correlates to when hope is no where to be found or when it has been sucked out of a situation. Another instance is located as Hughes also notes that "[m]aybe it just sags like a heavy load" (9-10). To me this reflects the effects of the lingering mental analysis of short comings and unreached goals and/or dreams. The failure to accomplish anything can emotionally weigh someone down while consuming thoughts and actions in accordance to the present looming doubt of future successes. A final example is included in the last line of the poem where Hughes ends with the question of whether the "deferred dream" (line 1) "explodes" (line 11). I believe that the word "explodes" translates to the feelings of overwhelming anger and fury when something that a group yearns for does not come true. This anger can lead to unplanned actions and consequences by individuals simply due to their frustration.The poem is clearly influenced by the Harlem Renaissance occurring during this time. This period of history encompassed creative African American expression through the arts while facilitating avenues for this group of people to display passionate desires for racial equality through their pieces. I anticipate that the play "A Raisin in the Sun" will directly address the prolonged desire for African American social, political and economic equality while focusing on their enduring conflicts which inevitably inspired uniquely created literary works.
ReplyDelete1) Good analysis but gets cumbersome with wording at times. Ex: Hughes indirectly addresses possible feelings of having a pending dream by using personified, imagery infused analogies. "personified, imagery infused analogies" - gets too complicated
Delete2) "One example is present" - awkward
3) Why do you have brackets around certain letters? Ex: [d}oes
4) The failure to accomplish anything can emotionally weigh someone down while consuming thoughts and actions in accordance to the present looming doubt of future successes. - cumbersome
5) The poem is clearly influenced by the Harlem Renaissance occurring during this time. This period of history encompassed creative African American expression through the arts while facilitating avenues for this group of people to display passionate desires for racial equality through their pieces. - unnecessary extra information; this could be brought in in an essay, but this posts is too short to go into this.
I anticipate that the play "A Raisin in the Sun" will directly address the prolonged desire for African American social, political and economic equality while focusing on their enduring conflicts which inevitably inspired uniquely created literary works. - cumbersome
Also - don't forget you have assignments from the book "How to Read Literature Like a Professor."
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ReplyDeleteLangston Hughes’ poem “Harlem” is designed to reflect on what might happen to a dream that has been postponed. He begins with asking “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” (Lines 1-3). Hughes implies that dreams possibly just shrivel up to become unnoticed. The play’s title being based on this poem leads me to believe that perhaps this is an event seen throughout the drama. Hughes asks more questions such as “Or fester like a sore – and then run? Does it sting like rotten meat or crust and sugar over – like a syrupy sweet?” (Lines 4-8) Langston is discusses various outcomes of a postponed dream, how it may stick with someone painful as a sore does, or perhaps leads to a greater outcome than imagined like a sugary sweet. The final line is what instills the most questions, however. “Or does it explode?” (Line 11). Hughes could have a number of reasons behind this line, as an explosion could represent different scenarios. It could be that the dream dies in an instant, never to be seen again, or possibly it could mean that a dream, having been put on, explodes with positive results never thought of before. Either way, Langston’s poem sets a rather unknown stage for the play, and how dreams will affect the overall theme.
ReplyDelete1) The play’s title being based on this poem leads me to believe that perhaps this is an event seen throughout the drama. - awkward wording/structure
Delete2) Revise/Edit posts - errors!
3) Could have given a little more to the 2nd question - prediction for play
In the poem "Harlem", Langston Hughes contemplates what happens to a dream that is postponed. "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" he ponders (lines 2-3). In these lines Hughes implies that the dream is shrinking. Figuratively the passion for the dream and the hope that the dream will some day come true is diminishing. By naming her play "A Raisin in the Sun", Lorraine Hansberry foreshadows the plot being about a dream that is put on hold. The characters will presumably have to choose to pursue the dream or let it remain stagnant. Hughes goes on in his poem to say "Does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over-like a syrupy sweet?" (lines 6-8). The person may remain conscious of their dream. The dream may become more enticing in their mind, or the dream may rot away to nothing but a bad memory. Hughes ends his poem with "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?" (lines 9-11). The dream could weigh the person down like a heavy load always in the back of their mind. The dream may also explode, not only causing harm to the person but also disappearing from their mind. No matter the case dreams are not meant to be deferred. Dreams are meant to be pursued with passion, and this passion is what allows people to move mountains and achieve their dreams.
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ReplyDelete2) Don't forget you also have assignments from the book "How to Read Literature Like a Professor."
The poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes asks the question, what happens to a dream that is put off. He writes "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3) By this he is asking if the dream withers away, so that the dream slowly shrivels up into nothing. He goes on to ask opposing questions like "Or does it fester like a sore- And then run?"(lines 4-5) He is questioning the outcomes of an dream that you do not chase, asking if the dream bothers you, until you do something about it. He says "does it stink like rotten meat Or crust and sugar over- Like a syrupy sweet" (lines 6-8) By asking if it stinks like rotten meat, he is asking if the dream demands to be noticed , or crust and sugar over- Like a syrupy sweet? meaning the dream has a possible sweet outcome and entice the dreamer, to chase the dream. the poem comes to a close with more speculations and questions, "maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?" (lines 9-11) He suggest the dream may become a burden until you make it a reality, or if ignored, it could explode, and drive you crazy. Based on what i have read in the poem, I believe that the play, will be about Langston Hughes's dream, and his battle with deciding to follow it, or let it fade away,
ReplyDeleteGreat analysis. Be sure to revise and edit for spelling and grammatical errors.
DeleteLangston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" addresses what happens to a dream that is delayed. Hughes wrote "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3). This leads to the belief that the dream is neglected and left alone to decay. "A Raisin in the Sun" being the title of the play suggests it is about one's loss of hope to fulfill their dream. "Or fester like a sore- And then run?" (lines 4-5) implies that the dream becomes painful and increases in its severity. This quote hints that the main character experiences grief and despair throughout his or her journey. "Does it stink like rotten meat" (line 6) portrays that the dying dream causes feeling of disgust and contempt. The dreamer loses faith in their dream being reachable. From this poem, it appears that the play may be about a dreamer going through different emotions trying to live the dream.
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DeleteLangston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" addresses what happens to a dream that is delayed. Hughes wrote "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?" (lines 2-3). This leads to the belief that the dream is neglected and left alone to decay. "A Raisin in the Sun" being the title of the play suggests it is about one's loss of hope to fulfill their dream. "Or fester like a sore- And then run?" implies that the dream becomes painful and increases in its severity (lines 4-5). This quote hints that the main character experiences grief and despair throughout his or her journey. "Does it stink like rotten meat" portrays that the dying dream causes feeling of disgust and contempt (line 6). The dreamer loses faith in their dream being reachable. From this poem, it appears that the play may be about a dreamer going through different emotions trying to live the dream.
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DeleteLangston Hughes in his poem "Harlem" adresses what happens to a dream that is unattainable. Hughes poses a question "Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?"(lines2-3) This concludes that the dream is no longer a focus , so it left to rot. Hughes states"fester "like a sore And then run?'(lines4-5) This implies does the dream bother you until you decided to make it happen. "Does it stink like rotten meat"(lines6) Indicates does the dream begin to irk to the point where its able to be noticed. From this poem, I can imply that the play is about a young person who has a dream but faces battles which he thinks will overtake his dreams.
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DeleteBased on Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" which discusses the fate of one's dream after it has been put off to deal with another time, it can be inferred that the the story "A Raisin in the Sun" indulges that discussion. The poem in its entirety is a series of questions that causes the reader to consider what DOES indeed happen. He lists possible examples; "Does it dry up, Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore- And then run...? (lines 2-5). He entertains the thought that maybe dreams that you give up on just slowly go away, or that maybe they stay stagnant in existence waiting to be carried out. Maybe they influence other dreams. Maybe they build onto each other, dream after dream, compounding into something bigger, or maybe they just disappear without a trace. "...Or does it explode?" (Line 11). This line is intriguing. Having a dream "explode" could mean many things, positive or negative, or both. A dream can be anything. It can mean anything, and I feel as though that is why he chose to end the poem this way; to convey to those who read said poem, that dreams can do anything. They can even explode, but how it explodes, or if it explodes, is up to them.
ReplyDelete1) Structure issues in intro. sentence
ReplyDelete2) Don't ALL CAP a word
3) He list possible examples:
4) Remember to "Triple Chunk It" - 3 concrete details with 2 commentary per concrete detail
5) Good analysis