Question

Read the lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America."

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes.

In these lines, Hughes could be considered political because he

criticizes European Americans for being too wealthy.
highlights the discrimination of African Americans.
calls for a more informal way of entertaining.
encourages African Americans to protest.

Answer 1

Answer:

highlights the discrimination of African Americans.

Explanation:

According to the lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America.", the narrator talks about being the darker brother - which could denote black people- who is sent to the kitchen each time there are visitors which could denote slavery.

Therefore, from these lines, Hughes could be considered political because he highlights the discrimination of African Americans.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.) highlights the discrimination of African Americans.

Explanation: