What emotions is Langston Hughes trying to evoke in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

Question

Langston Hughes: Poems

What emotions is Langston Hughes trying to evoke in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

from the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

Asked by gianna g #668500 on 7/18/2017 8:53 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 7/18/2017 5:17 PM

Answers 1

Add Yours

Answered by Aslan on 7/18/2017 5:17 PM

The speaker evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for his African heritage. The speaker serves as a voice for all African Americans, as he traces their lineage to the cradles of civilization.

Answers 1

Log In To Your GradeSaver Account

Create Your GradeSaver Account