1. Who is Langston Hughes writing this poem for? He wasn't writing the poem to anyone he wanted to write like a "white" poet.
2. Why was "America never america" to the poet?
America was never America to the poet because America was suppose to be land of the free, But blacks were never given that freedom so America wasn't considered land of the free to them.
3. How did his personal experience contribute to this poem?
His personal experience was contributed to the poem because he was able to explain why America wasn't land of the free to blacks and he broke down why. considering that they were servants and slaves for the whites and were treated like animals and there is no freedom in that.
4. How has America changed since Hughes wrote it?
America has changed in a number of ways. One everyone now consider America land of the free because there's equal treatment and opportunity.
5. What are three aspects of America that hughes would still be ashamed of?
The little racism that still around, The children lack of wanting an education, and The black on black violence.
6. What are three aspects of America that would make Hughes proud?
Today we have a "Black" president, The equality with whites and blacks, and for families that sticking together.
7. How does this poem make you feel about America?
This poem makes me feel proud of America today and the long way we have come.
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