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Theme of Racism
Hughes, Langston. Selected Poems of Langston Hughes. Vintage, 2011.
“As I Grew Older” Poem by Langston Hughes Analysis
“As I Grew Older” is a poem written by Langston Hughes. The poem contains a story about
writer struggle and empowerment that are associated with the theme of racism within the
American society. Therefore, the analysis of the poem is base on the theme of stereotyping and
racism as portrayed by Langston Hughes.
In the first stanza of the poem, the speaker remembers the dream he had, which he has forgotten
but he can see it head him once more. Thus, the writer uses a literary device of symbolism in
which he represents African Ameri...