Answer and Explanation:
"I, too, sing America" is a poem by Langston Hughes in which the themes of racism and pride are explored. The speaker says he is the "darker brother" who is not allowed to eat at the table with the others. He says he is sent to the kitchen to eat away from everyone else. This is a metaphor for how African Americans are treated, being told they cannot have access and rights to things everyone else has.
How does the speaker respond to getting sent away?
Instead of being sad, being sent away only makes the speaker stronger:
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
He uses this time to grow, to gather strength to fight for his rights, for his place at the table.
What can we infer about the speaker's character?
We can infer the speaker is proud to be who he is. He is clearly a resilient person, who sees difficulties as opportunities. He is also brave and secure - he knows his fight will one day give him the same rights as the ones who now can eat at the table.
