Comparing Texts


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Analyzing the Text

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Journal 19

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Guiding Questions

1. Author Information: How are these poets similar? How are they different? What was each writer's view on race?      - These poets are similar because they are all from the Harlem Renaissance time period and are African Americans. The difference between the three poets is that they grew up in different places. Jean Toomer's view on race was that he despised the idea of race together. He was more on the unity of human race, not by skin color. Cullen used poetry as a tool to break racial barriers. Bontemps focused more on the theme of justice. " Song of the Son " by Jean Toomer 2. Lines 1-5: What aspects of the first stanza reflect the fact that this is called a "song" in its title?      - The repetition of lines on the first stanza makes the poem a "song". 3. Lines 9-10: How are lines 9 and 10 different? What is the impact on meaning of the author's choice?      - Line 9 talks about how his father was absent most of the time and is wil...
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