USF I, too by Langston Hughes Analysis Discussion

Write anessay that briefly addresses these aspects of this poem: theme, literarydevices, tone, and point of view. Some questions to consider: What is thetheme of this poem? What imagery and symbols are used? What is thetone of the poem? Is there a shift in tone? What is the effect of using the first person in the poem? Be as specific as you can and provide as many detailsfrom the course as possible in addressing this prompt.

I, Too by Langston Hughes

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.

Besides,

They’ll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.