Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes is a key figure in the vision of the American dream. In his writings his African-American perspective gives an accurate vision of what the American dream means to a less fortunate minority. His poetry is very loud and emotional in conveying his idea of the African-American dream. Most of his poetry either states how the black man is being surpressed or is a wish, a plea for equality. He does not want the …

…fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, Till the quick day is done. Rest at pale evening... A tall, slim tree... Night coming tenderly Black like me. (Variations lines 10-17) The second half of this poem starts exactly like the first. However, it grows louder and louder, it almost sounds like Hughes is screaming. It seams as if Hughes is frustrated, as if he realizes that his dream may never come true.