"I, Too" by Langston Hughes Analysis by Zach Hodgins
"I, Too" is a poem by Langston Hughes, also known as "I, Too Sing America" was first published in 1926. This was during the Harlem Renaissance in which the African Americans attempted to redefine themselves and advance as a community in which Hughes addresses in his poem. It emphasizes his American identity despite racial oppression. Langston went to Columbia university and left after his first year due to racial discrimination from students and teachers. Although at the time he left his education behind he still had hope and showed resilience and hope for America and this is shown within his poem. "I am the darker brother" is what sets the story of the poem, it lets us know of Hughes African decent in which giving meaning to the discrimination given the timeline. There are two quotes that stood out to me that demonstrates Hughes hope and resilience for America. "Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in...