Langston Hughes Poem - "Let America Be America Again" by Ally Croteau

Croteau

allyhcroteau — 2023-11-21 12:44:44 UTC

One theme in "let America be America Again" is xyz. A quote to support this is in line 3, "insert quote here."
The author's attitude toward the American Dream is xyz. One quote to support that is in line 7, "insert quote here."

shay

2023-11-21 13:35:47 UTC

One theme in "Let America be America again" is, false recognition. "I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,
I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.
I am the red man driven from the land,
I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—
And finding only the same old stupid plan
Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak."
The author's attitude toward the American Dream is doubtful. "I am the young man, full of strength and hope,
Tangled in that ancient endless chain
Of profit, power, gain, of grab the land!
Of grab the gold! Of grab the ways of satisfying need!
Of work the men! Of take the pay!
Of owning everything for one's own greed!"

Brianna S.

2023-11-21 13:36:39 UTC

Theme of this poem is showing two different experiences from the American system.
A quotes is “But opportunity is real, and life is free, Equality is in the air we breathe.” Showing what America stands for.
The attitude the author shows is harsh. He is showing the harsh reality of how black people do not have benefits of what a America tries to promote.
“Theres never been equality for me, nor freedom”

Yazmin

2023-11-21 13:45:18 UTC

1.) One theme in "Let America be America Again" could be the authors longing for equality where he can benefit similarly to everyone else no matter the color of his skin. A quote that shows this is,

"O, let America be America again—

The land that never has been yet—

And yet must be—the land where every man is free.

The land that's mine—the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME—

Who made America,

Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain,

Whose hand at the foundry, whose plow in the rain,

Must bring back our mighty dream again"

2.) The authors attitude toward the American dream is disappointment because he feels he doesn't fully fit into "who" the American dream was "made for" and that the American Dream as a concept has lost its meaning. One quote that supports this is,

"I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,

I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.

I am the red man driven from the land,

I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—

And finding only the same old stupid plan

Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak."

Leeany 0.

2023-11-21 13:47:24 UTC

One theme of "Let America be America again" is equality and being able to be in the same community "O, let my land be a land where Liberty
Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath,
But opportunity is real, and life is free,
Equality is in the air we breathe."
The authors attitude shows remorse or disappointment. Feeling as though no one rally fits into the American dream. "I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,
I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.
I am the red man driven from the land,
I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—
And finding only the same old stupid plan
Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.

I am the young man, full of strength and hope,
Tangled in that ancient endless chain
Of profit, power, gain, of grab the land!
Of grab the gold! Of grab the ways of satisfying need!
Of work the men! Of take the pay!
Of owning everything for one's own greed!"

Alijah

2023-11-21 13:50:57 UTC

One theme in "Let America be America Again" is inequality. A quote to support this is, "There's never been equality for me, Nor freedom in this "homeland of the free."

The authors attitude toward the American Dream is Self-Justice. One quote to support that is, "O, let America be America again—
The land that never has been yet—
And yet must be—the land where every man is free.
The land that's mine—the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME—
Who made America,
Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain,
Whose hand at the foundry, whose plow in the rain,
Must bring back our mighty dream again."

Jeylianie M.

2023-11-21 14:00:17 UTC

1. One theme in "Let America be America Again" is equality, being treated badly by others and not being accepted. One quote that shows this is, ''I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,

I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.

I am the red man driven from the land,

I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—

And finding only the same old stupid plan

Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.''

The authors attitude towards the American Dream is disappointment. People not being treated equality and not being respected. One quote that shows this is "O, let America be America again—
The land that never has been yet—
And yet must be—the land where every man is free."

Tyana Cedrez

2023-11-21 14:37:49 UTC

a theme of the poem could be equality and what not since he’s talking about america and how it should be equal, "But opportunity is real, and life is free. Equality is in the air we breathe."
The author seems disappointed and upset or angry in a way, he had a negative feeling about how certain people don’t get treated the same. How america can say they’ll do one thing for people but then never do it.

adriana

2023-11-21 14:48:37 UTC

1. The central theme of this poem revolves around the concept of equality in America. The poet asserts the belief that America should strive for equal opportunities for all its citizens, as evidenced by the line, "But opportunity is real, and life is free. Equality is in the air we breathe." The poet emphasizes the importance of equality as a fundamental value that permeates society.

2. The poet's emotions in this poem are characterized by disappointment, frustration, and anger. The poet expresses a negative sentiment towards the unequal treatment of certain individuals. The poet criticizes America for making promises it fails to fulfill, highlighting the dissonance between rhetoric and reality. This dissatisfaction underscores the poet's call for genuine equality and fairness in society.

Josiah M

2023-11-21 14:50:53 UTC

One theme for the poem “let America be America again” would be distraught. The quote to support this theme is “I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,

I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.

I am the red man driven from the land,

I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—

And finding only the same old stupid plan

Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.” this all going to show that he doesn’t know what to feel and yet feels it all.

The authors attitude towards the poem would be disappointment, this is shown in the quote “The free?

Who said the free? Not me?

Surely not me? The millions on relief today?

The millions shot down when we strike?

The millions who have nothing for our pay?

For all the dreams we've dreamed

And all the songs we've sung

And all the hopes we've held

And all the flags we've hung,

The millions who have nothing for our pay—

Except the dream that's almost dead today.” This showing what he expected and yet he’s disappointed on how it actually turned out.

PaytonOlivia

2023-11-21 14:52:40 UTC

One theme of "Let America be America again" i would say is equality."But opportunity is real, and life is free, Equality is in the air we breathe.”
The authors attitude shows like anger, disbelief, stressed maybe but basically agreeing that no one fits into “American dream”. “I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.I am the red man driven from the land,I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—And finding only the same old stupid planOf dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.”

Mathayus

2023-11-21 14:56:44 UTC

The central theme of the poem is about America and what it used to be, what I mean by that from line 2-4 "Let it be the dream it used to be.
Let it be the pioneer on the plain
Seeking a home where he himself is free."
The authors attitude towards the American Dream that America today is not the America it is supposed to be like what the author said after each stanza, "(America never was America to me.)(There's never been equality for me, Nor freedom in this "homeland of the free.")"

David G.

2023-11-21 14:59:09 UTC

the theme of the poem is (There's never been equality for me,

Nor freedom in this "homeland of the free.") a quote to support this is "That any man be crushed by one above."

the author's attitude towards the American dream is that he could be upset and angry because "Where never kings connive nor tyrants scheme."

A’Xavia

2023-11-21 15:05:13 UTC

One of the many themes in “Let America be American Again” is the different inequalities every American faces. The quote depicts the different lives of different people in America “I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart, I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars. I am the red man driven from the land, I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek And finding only the same old stupid plan Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.”
The authors attitude towards the American is somewhat disappointed and sarcastic they say let America be America again and take me back but they don’t really mean it. “America never was America to me.”

Xavier Dones - One theme for the poem "let america be america again" is discrimination and inequality. A quote to support this theme is "i am the poor white,fooled and pushed apart, i am a negro bearing slavery scars." this shows that he is confused with his own feelings.

2023-11-21 15:12:33 UTC

the authors attitude towards the poem would be sadness and dissapointment. This is shown in the quote "The free? who said free? not me? surely not me?"

this shows that he is dissapointed with the outcome

Jeyren Rodriguez

2023-11-21 16:04:05 UTC

One theme of "Let America be America again" Would be equality. The poem states "But opportunity is real, and life is free, Equality is in the air we breathe.”
The authors attitude towards the American dream shows frustration, saying that that no one fits into the “American dream”. “I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart, I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars. I am the red man driven from the land, I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek—And finding only the same old stupid plan of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.”

Gavin Vieu

2023-11-21 16:13:14 UTC

One theme in "let America be America again" is equality and how America is made up of many kinds of people from many backgrounds. A quote to support this is in line 31-34 says "I am the farmer, bondsman to the soil.
I am the worker sold to the machine.
I am the Negro, servant to you all.
I am the people, humble, hungry, mean—".
The authors attitude towards the American dream is disappointed because most people can't reach it, one quote to support this is in line 19-22 "I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart, I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars. I am the red man driven from the land, I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek".

anaya

2023-11-21 16:15:01 UTC

One theme is the American discrimination. A quote that supports this theme is, "I am the Negro, servant to you all. I am the people, humble, hungry, mean— Hungry yet today despite the dream."
The author wanted the American Dream but realized that only certain people can achieve it. A quote that supports this is "The land that's mine—the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME Who made America,
Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain"

Kayliannies

2023-11-21 17:19:41 UTC

1.) One theme in "Let America be America Again" is discrimination. A quote to support this claim is: "Who said the free? Not me? Surely not me? The millions on relief today? The millions shot down when we strike? The millions who have nothing for our pay? For all the dreams we've dreamed And all the songs we've sung And all the hopes we've held And all the flags we've hung, The millions who have nothing for our pay—Except the dream that's almost dead today.

2.) The author's attitude towards the American dream is that his dream is really only achievable by only a certain amount of people which doesn't include minorities. A quote to support this is: "O, let America be America again—The land that never has been yet—And yet must be—the land where every man is free. The land that's mine—the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME—Who made America, Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain, Whose hand at the foundry, whose plow in the rain, Must bring back our mighty dream again."

Joshua Ramos

2023-11-21 17:30:22 UTC

One of the themes for the title " let America be América again" is mostly about letting America be the way it used to and to be able to be free. A quote that will support this is "Yet I'm the one who dreamt our basic dream
In the Old World while still a serf of kings, Who dreamt a dream so strong, so brave, so true, That even yet its mighty daring sings In every brick and stone, in every furrow turned That's made America the land it has become." in line 39.
The author's attitude is like he feels determined and upset. One quote that will support this is " O, I'm the man who sailed those early seas
In search of what I meant to be my home— For I'm the one who left dark Ireland's shore, And Poland's plain, and England's grassy lea, And torn from Black Africa's strand I came To build a "homeland of the free." in line 45