Harlem
or A Dream Deferred
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Langston Hughes' poem 'Harlem,' also known as 'A Dream Deferred,' explores the potential consequences of unfulfilled aspirations and dreams.
Written in 1951, the poem poses a series of questions about what happens when a dream is postponed or delayed.
Hughes uses vivid imagery to depict various possibilities, such as the dream drying up like a raisin in the sun, festering like a sore, or exploding in frustration.
The poem serves as a powerful commentary on the African American experience, highlighting the challenges and frustrations faced by those whose dreams are often deferred due to systemic inequality and discrimination.
Written in 1951, the poem poses a series of questions about what happens when a dream is postponed or delayed.
Hughes uses vivid imagery to depict various possibilities, such as the dream drying up like a raisin in the sun, festering like a sore, or exploding in frustration.
The poem serves as a powerful commentary on the African American experience, highlighting the challenges and frustrations faced by those whose dreams are often deferred due to systemic inequality and discrimination.
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