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The central idea of this excerpt is about a man speaking on racial indifference amount people of his color and how everyone should be treated with humility. He shows this emotion when he says in line three "They send me to eat in the kitchen, but I laugh and eat well"

The central idea of “I, Too” is racial identity resilience, and hope for equality. Hughes uses imagery, like being sent to the kitchen, to symbolize segregation, and a hopeful tone to express confidence in a future where Black Americans are included and valued.

The central idea of the excerpt is that Black Americans are strong and will gain equality. Hughes uses imagery by showing how he is sent away to eat in the kitchen, representing segregation, but later says he will sit at the table, showing hope for change. The tone starts as quiet but becomes confident, showing his belief that equality will come.

The central idea of this excerpt from "I Too" by Langston Hughes is the speaker's assertion of their right to be treated with dignity and respect, despite being marginalized due to their race. Hughes uses imagery to convey the speaker's resilience and determination, such as "I laugh, / And eat well, / And grow strong." The tone is one of quiet confidence and defiance, as the speaker affirms their identity and humanity in the face of oppression. Through this excerpt, Hughes conveys a powerful message about racial identity and resilience, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and self-love in the face of adversity.

The central idea of this excerpt is resilience and racial identity. Hughes uses imagery by describing being sent away to eat in the kitchen, symbolizing segregation and exclusion. However, his tone remains hopeful and strong, as he "laughs" and "grows strong," showing his confidence that equality will come.

The central idea of the excerpt from Langston Hughes's poem revolves around racial identity and resilience. The poem expresses a strong sense of pride in being black and having a rightful place in society despite facing discrimination. The tone conveys the message with a hopeful vision of the future where racial equality is achieved.

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Read the lines from the famous poem "I Too" by Langston Hughes'. After reading and analyzing the lines from the poem, add a sticky note and answer the following:

 

What is the central idea of this excerpt? How does Hughes use imagery and tone to convey his message about racial identity and resilience?

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