“Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes

Introduction

Langston was one of the most famous American poet, playwright, novelist, and columnist. Best known for his writings during Harlem Renaissance, majority of his work covers the topics regarding discrimination against the Afro-American Community.

Thesis Statement

In “Theme for English B”, Hughes has expressed the feelings of a black child in an American school who as a result has to face a discriminating and insulting behavior form his instructor.

Discussion

The poem by Hughes is considered to be one of his masterpieces simply because of its uniqueness, symbolism, depth, meaning choice of words and the overall sentiments ...