- Hughes seems to express a range of moods or tones in his poems: If he sounds angry in “Harlem” or defeated in “The Weary Blues,” his voice is more hopeful in “I, Too,” prouder in “The Negro Speaks of Rivers. How does he sound in “Theme for English B”? What different feelings does he express in the poem? What is his attitude toward the white instructor? How would you summarize his voice, his attitude, overall?
- Do some research on Langston Hughes. Find out somehing about his life, the times that he lived in. Or find a critical essay that offers an interpretation of one of his poems that you have read. Summarize what you learn and how it impacts your thoughts about him.
Essay that analyzes “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell…
Essay that analyzes “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell from the perspective of a quote. Interpret the quotation and explain how it applies to the story. Back up your claims with literary terms, citations, and reasoning. Quote: “Character is what you are in the dark” by Dwight Lyman