English 2

Post one paragraph that addresses the reading you identify with most strongly. What is it about this reading that you connect with? Is it a situation you recognize, or did the writer create an effective and meaningful image of the family?

Langston Hughes

Read the Biography

Democracy [1949]

Democracy will not come Today, this year Nor ever Through compromise and fear.

5I have as much right As the other fellow has To stand On my two feet And own the land.

10I tire so of hearing people say, Let things take their course. Tomorrow is another day. I do not need my freedom when I’m dead. I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.

15Freedom Is a strong seed Planted In a great need. I live here, too. 20I want freedom Just as you.