Monday, September 22, 2008
Harlem Renaissance Poetry
Now that you have read several poems from different Harlem Renaissance writers select one that you like and discus what it has to say. Once you have selected a poem discus the purpose, the tone, and the theme of it. Make sure you give the title and author of the poem. You must have 4-5 complete sentences to receive the total 10 points. Don't forget to put your name and block number on your post. This post is due Monday, September 29.
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Poem: The Weary Blues
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who is playing the blues on a piano for the world to hear. He is trying to put the memories of his troubles behind him and move on with his life. The purpose of him playing the blues is to invoke change in how we live our life; to live it to the fullest and try to be happy. The tone of the poem is very depressing and cold. The writer wants the reader to know that no matter how hard we try to forget our past the memories never go away.
Ms. Jackson
Poem: Mother to Son
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is writen from a mother to her son about the many struggles she has faced in her life. This mother is telling her son that when he faces a struggle, that he cannot just sit down, defeated. He needs to keep fighting until the end. The tone of this poem is calm. The writer is trying to tell us never to give up. Even though there are bumps within our lifes trail, we need to still keep going.
Emma Campbell
Poem: Harlem
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about the Harlem Renaissance (hence the title) and the debate on whether it was good or bad. The purpose of this poem is to make you think, and to inform people on what the Harlem Renaissance was like by comparing it to other things that people use in every day life. The tone of it is questioning. It is trying to open up the eyes of the readers and let them see what some people went through.
- Nicole Evans, Block 5
Poem: The cat and the Saxaphone
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man and woman in a night club drunk. It is quite happy and angry in the tone. It depends who is the Man or Woman. The theme in my opinion is always try to chase your dreams. And never get so drunk and let somebody hit on you. But that is my opinion. I really like the feel of it to.
Tyler Johnson
Poem:Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Author:James Weldon Johnson
This poem is about people that are willing to do anything to fight for freedom.James Weldon Johnson is trying to send a message to others that will encourage them to fight for what's right.The purpose for him to write this poem is to inspire others to fight for there freedom in which they have earned. The tone of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing is brave and inspirational.The writer wants the reader's to know that no matter how hard it get keep fighting for the sake of the freedom that you are fighting for.
Poem:Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Author: James Weldon Johnson
The poem is about people fighting for what think is right. The author is trying to basicly send a message that's telling you to fight for what you have earned and not for what you have been punished for.The purpose for this poem is to connect with those who are preparing to fight for there right as a free man or woman.The tone is both brave and thoughtful. The theme is no matter how hard times get just keep your head up with pride.
Brie'Aunna King
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Poem- The Cat and the Saxophone (2 am)
Author- Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man in a club that is just a little tipsy. He has decided to hit on a woman close to him (in proximity). In the background a band is playing and the CAPITAL letters are the song that is being sung. The purpose of this poem is to entertain and maybe give a little insight on what club "life" is like. The tone is exciting/funny. Hughes is trying to show us (in my opinion) that men that are drunk in clubs tend to be a little loopy. My advice, avoid them. :]
Peyton Weekly
Block 1
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man waking up in the morning after being very drunk the night before. He drank bad licker and gets very sick. The purpose is to inform people of what comes out of bad decisions. The tone of the poem is sickly and down. The writer wants the reader to know that you should watch what you drink or in some cases not drink at all.
Heather Pearson Block 2
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a colored man playing the trumpet to a sad sad tune. The purpose is to show us the impact the blues had on certain people durning that time. the sound that came from his trumpet was a sad depressing one which also is the tone of the poem. The overall theme is to show that some to some people the tone of the blues can change peoples moods for better or worse.
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a colored man playing the trumpet to a sad sad tune. The purpose is to show us the impact the blues had on certain people durning that time. the sound that came from his trumpet was a sad depressing one which also is the tone of the poem. The overall theme is to show that some to some people the tone of the blues can change peoples moods for better or worse.
Derek Haenisch
Poem:"Harlem 2"
Author:Langston Hughes
"Harlem 2" is about a dream that has been postponed. The speaker is trying to ask you what happens to your dreams after it has been postponed. The purpose id for you to understand that not all dreams happen right away, they sometimes have to be pushed back such as the equal rights for African Americans. The tone is thoguthful and questionable. Langston Hughes wants the reader to know that when peoples dreams are postponed their reactions are different but they do feel a certian pain.
Brenda Njogu*
Block 1
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who is watching a musician express his feelings through a trumpet while bringing light into the audience. The purpose is to entertain the reader with the notes of the trumpet player. The tone is interest and curiousity. Your passion can show through you and bring light to someone else.
Lyndsey Horner
Poem: Evenin' Air Blues
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who moves up North and does not like one thing about it. The only thing he enjoys in the town is going out and dancing. The dancing makes him feel free and he can enjoy himself. The purpose of the poem is to explain that there is always something good in everything. In this poem dancing is that something. The theme of the poem is make the best of every situation.
Tommy Brady
Block 5
Poem: The Cat and the Saxaphone
Author: Langston Hughes
The Cat and the Saxaphone is not actually about a cat, nor a saxaphone. It is refering to a sly man stalking around looking for his prey, (the woman drinking) and pouncing (hitting on her). The BOLD words and the not bold words indicate the conversation between the two. The tone is flirty and sly.
Phoebe Janssen
Block 5
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
In this poem someone is watching black man who is trying to forget and put his past behind him by palying the trumpet. The purpose was to keep moving on and forget bad things that happened before. The tone is sad and calm. The theme is to keep going and put the past behind you.
Derek Adkinson
Poem: Evenin' Air Blues
Author: Langston Huges
This poem is about a man going up north because everyone told him it was fine. But the man ended up not liking it up north because it makes him still have the blues which is the purpose of the poem. The tone of this poem is mad and sad. The writer is trying to show us that you dont have to believe waht everyone says.
Isabella Mullins
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man and a woman in the bar late at night. They are the last people in the bar and he wants to get with her and she doesn't want to. The tone is comedic, flirty, and light-hearted. The purpose is to entertain and make the audience laugh. The theme is to teach the audience not to drink too much.
Kami Zahner
Block 7
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
The purpose of "Morning After" is to entertain the reader, for most people, (at least I do) find it funny that the drunk man has such a reaction to his partner's snoring. The tone of this poem starts off as one of fright, for he doesn't know what the sound is, but then one of aggrivation towards his partner for waking him up. The theme of this poem, put bluntly, is to not get intoxicated, or if you do get intoxicated, don't sleep with another person.
Emma Jordan
Block 2
poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man at a club trying to talk to a girl. You can read what the singer is singing in the background.The poem is a kind of comic relief compared to some of the other poems in the renaissance. It has a light funny tone to it.\
Kyle Couch
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a trumpet player who is playing a lovely tune and someone is watching and listening to his music. The purpose of the story is to entertain readers and inform them of the beautiful music that is being played. The tone of the poem is very happy, yet sorrowful. The reader wants us to know that this trumpet player can play beautiful music and he should be listened to.
~ Danielle Doerr ~
5th Block
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
Author: Langsong Hughes
This poem is about a man, who has had a bit to drink, at a club hitting on a woman. The poem consists of two parts, the man speaking and the song playing in the background. (which noticibly alternate) It's tone is flirty and demonstrates the manorisms of a person 'under the influence'.
Lauren Barton
block 1
Poem- The Cat and the Saxophone (2 am)
Author- Langston Hughes
This poem is the dialogue between two people in a night club or bar. One is a man and one is a woman. The purpose of the poem is mostly to entertain the reader. The poems theme or message is that although times can be tough, people still go out and have fun. The tone is both comical and upbeat- they are having a good time.
Nicole Stroda
5th block
Poem: We Wear the Mask
Author:Paul Lawrence Dunbar
In this poem the author talks about how his people wear social masks to hide who they truly are. The poem is very dark, and depressing. It tells how him and others have to cover up who they are so they can be accepted by society. However, he also speaks of how they are not done with their journey, saying they still have a long way to go. This, in my opinion, is the best poem in the entire packet.
Ben Anderson
5th Block
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
Trumpet Player is about a man who has had a difficult life. He recalls living on slave ships. He never lost hope and he survived. Everything leads up to him playing his first note on his trumpet. The tone of Trumpet Player is sad and depressing. The main purpose is that people never forgot their past, but they moved on with their life.
Nathan Laskowski
5th Block
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem seems to talk about a couple enjoying a night on the town. The capital letters seem to be the "club music" and talks about how someone's baby doesn't love anyone but him/her. The couple seem to be a little tipsy. These sgow that back in that time after the main abolishment of slavery, the African Americans could have the time of their lives without having to be adraid of their "white masters".The tone is lively and the writer is saying that we can have a good old time, no matter the situation.
David Luker
Block 8
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who drank some really bad liquor by the sound of it and when he falls asleep that night he thinks he is having a bad dream because he is hearing a strange sound, but he wakes up to find that it's his wife snoring. I think the main purpose of this poem is to basically entertain people, to help encourage more happiness in someone's life. Therefore, the tone in this one would be happy and funny. And finally the theme would be do get drunk, especially if your going to bed any time soon.
Tyler Koester, Block 5
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a black man who is trying to forget about his past. By playing his trumpet, he can do so. The trumpet is his escape from his struggles. The tone of this poem is sorrow and faith. The theme of this story is just keep moving forward through the struggles.
Rashelle Anderson
Block 8
Poem:The Cat and the Saxophone(2)
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem is about two people in a clube, one is the singer the other is a man at the bar. This poem has a purpose to entertain, but when you first read it, it is some what confusing. The tone is in a very erratic tone and is comical. The purpose of these two overlaping each other is to understand what happens in the clubs or that you might have to talk over someone. Langston wanted the reader to walk away thinking about the past and that friends are always easy to find.
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a trumpet player who is playing for everyone. The purpose is to tell everyone about the troubles in the past. The tone was troubled and sad because he is reliving past moments. Langston Hughes wrote this poem because he wanted everyone who read this poem to know what they expirence.
Katie Daniels
block 5
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man listening to a trumpet player and the way his music sounds. The trumpet player was playing even though life had been hard for him. The purpose is to entertain the reader and to inform the reader about the hope people had. The tone is hopeful and melancholy. Even in your hardest of times, there is still one thing you can turn to that will lift your spirits.
Kayla Cissell
Block 5
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man passionately playing his trumpet. This brings out painful memories, but the music helps him to heal. The purpose of this poem is to share with the reader the difficulties of black people and their methods of overcoming them. The poem's tone is depressing but also reflective. The theme of the poem is to encourage sympathy from the readers. The poem demonstrates that it is very difficult for black people to overcome their horrid past.
Erica Johnson Block 5
Poem: Miss Rosie
Author: Lucille Clifton
"Miss Rosie" is a poem about someone describing an elderly women, Miss Rosie. From the context, she seems to be withering more and more with time. She must have gone through some hard times, like everyone else, but she couldn't recover from it. The tone is very depressing and sad. The theme from this poem is the best situations can turn sour, but you should fight through them and make the best out of the circumstances.
-Gabby Dellinger; Block 2
Poem:Trumpet Player
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem is about a trumpet/jazz player playing in a club late at night. The purpose is to inform the reader and provide discussion to show that most African Americans in the Harlem Renaissance thought that music is one of the biggest parts of their life and it seems like it is the only place that they can really be themselves. The tone of this poem is dark and sad. The writer is telling everyone to just stay strong, stay positive, even when times get really tough.
Victoria Insogna
8th block
Poem: Morning After
By: Langston Hughes
This poem is about an unknown man who is drunk and tired and tries to get to sleep but his wife was snoring so loud that he couldn't. He is feeling grumpy,tired and sleepy but he can't sleep with all this snoring. The tone is pretty humorous because it shows how this unknown man loves his wife so much but he just needs her to stop making so much noise. The theme is that no matter how loud the person is or how drunk you are, you will still love them in the morning after some sleep.
Lindsey Nhingsavath
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man watching someone play a trumpet. The man playing the trumpet is trying to express his feelings. The purpose of this poem is to inspire or invoke change in how we understand people; that they are not what they seem. Langston Hughes is trying to tell us that something that may seem good is not what we really expected.
--Kaylee Champagne--
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Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a person watchinga a African American play the trumpet. Describing how great he plays the trumpet and saying how horrible it was back then but he still can play so well. The purpose is to explain to people how horrible it was back then. The tone of this poem is sad and very depressed. Even though he had to go through bad times he still got through it was what he was trying to tell people.
Jordan James
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
(2a.m.)
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man talking about his girl and a woman talking to her guy. The man is talking about how special he is to have his baby and the women is talking about wanting to dance with her man. To me the whole purpose is to create confusion and humor. I think the tone is basically funny but confusing. The writer is trying to show us how interesting life is if you mix it up.
Katie Allen
Block 8
The Cat and the saxaphone(2) no name is by Andrew McCutcheon block 8
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man playing his trumpet to a sad tune. The purpose is to describe the feel for the time and to show how the blue affected people in different ways. The tone for this poem is longing and depressing. The theme is when people give up they look to something that describes their feelings.
Jordan Myers
Block 1
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man that drank too much. He had dreams that he was in hell and he later woke up to his wife snoring very loudly. The purpose of this peom is to entertain. The tone is very lighthearted and humorous. The theme or lesson learned is not to drink to much and make responsible decisions because your decisions have consequences.
Kylie Wooten
Block 8
Poem: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Author: James Weldon Johnson
This poem is a very inspirational and uplifting. The purpose of this poem is to inspire people to keep their spirits up through the rough times and sing about the good ones. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing gives hope and faith that you will make it threw any hard times. It tells you to fight for the freedom that everyone deserves.
Paige Winters
Block 1
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone(2 am)
Author: Langston Hughes.
This poem is about a man and lady in what seems to be a club, or bar. The man is trying to get the lady to drink more, and she already seems to have drank a little too much. The lady isn't really answering the man when he ask her what she wants to drink. Instead she is talking about how her baby loves her, and only her. And that everybody wants her baby, but her baby doesn't want anybody besides her.
The tone is flirty and exciting.
The purpose of this poem was to
entertain.
Taylor Fairchild.
2nd Block.
Poem: Harlem (2)
Author: Langston Hughes
The plot of "Harlem (2)" is a person wondering what happens to dreams that get delated or dissapear. The tone of this poem is wondering and sad. The person is just wondering what would happen to the dream, but they compare it to a heavy load and a sore which gives it a sad tone. Dreams are suppose to be happy and fun, not something that "stinks like rotten meat". The theme of "Harlem (2)" is that you need to hold on to your dreams. Do not focus on the what ifs if you're dream is deferred, if you follow your dreams and believe in them they will always be there.
Anna Brand
Block 2
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone (2 am)
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem uses an slternation of all capital words and lowercase words. The all capital words are portrayed like the saxophone while the lowercase words are like a cat, although Langston Hughes isn't really using a cat and saxophone. The guy is trying to "hit on" a woman, but i think he is just a little tipsy. The tone is exciting and loud, and the purpose could be just to entertain, to make people laugh. The theme, don't drink before trying to get the girl. She will catch on really fast and be gone before you can say hi.
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Paige Wright
1st block
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a drunken unknown man and his wife. He is just trying to get some sleep, but can't because of his wife's snoring. The purpose of this poem was to provide humor by comparing the loudness of her snoring to a great big crowd. The theme of this poem is to show even though something may be getting annoying to you, making jokes out of it can make it better.
Haley Sheldon
Block 2
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who drank a lot of liquor the night before then woke up with his wife snoring. The tone of this poem was comical and sickly. The purpose was to entertain the reader. The theme of this poem was to not drink too much liquor and make good choices.
Alex Knorr
Block 8
Poem: We Wear the Mask
Author: Paul Laurence Dunbar
This poem is about a group of people that are hurt and wear masks to hid their ture feelings and emotions. The tone of the poem is hurt, sad, and distressed. The purpose of the people wearing these masks is to create discussion. Finally, The theme of the poem is that life and things in it can be deceiving, nothing is as it seems. People try to hide their emotions and keep others from seeing them and that us just part of life.
Lindsey Brown
Block 2
Poem:I,Too
Author:Langston Huges
I,Too is about an African-American man that reralizes that he too is an american and that the time is comming that he and everybody like him will be reconized as being equal and a part of America. The purpose of this poem is to inspire and invoke chqange in people and make them realize what is happening, the tone is proud. The speaker is proud because he knows they day will come when people realize how they treated the African-Americans,and they will be ashamed of it and the African-Americans will be able to come back and rub it in their faces. From this poem the lessoned learned is to treat others how you yourself want to be treated or else it will come back around to get you.
Lauren Brown
block 1
The Weary Blues
Langston Hughes
This poem is about a black piano player that is playing his heart out. The tone of this poem is mournful but soulful. The writer is trying to show that memories never go away and is trying to invoke change in the reader.
Bailey Pfeifer
block 1
Title: Evenin' Air Blues
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about someone who thought moving up North would be a good idea. He moves up there and he does not like it at all. So to make him feel better, he dances. The tone of this poem is a little amusing and a little disappointed. The purpose is to invoke change, change is how he feels about where he/she lives now. The theme is...when you do something you like, it can make the situation your in better.
Kelsey Gatewood
block 8
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem describes a man releasing his sadness and blues by playing his trumpet. The tone of the poem is somewhat sad and reflective as the man is playing his trumpet. The theme shows the reader to let go of their emotions and just let it out from their heart. Encouraging the reader to be more expressive is the purpose.
Hannah Miller
Block 8
Poem:The Cat and the Saxophone(2 am)
Author:Langston Hughes(wow...theres a big surprise)
The poem is about 2 people, a man and a woman, that are seemingly drunk. They are having somewhat of a conversation that is very drunked and mixed up. The purpose is to entertain and to give a little idea to what life was like in the night club back then. The tone of this poen is a little light headed, and a little mellow. The theme is to tell that alcohol was big back then, but alittle to much of something can be a bad thing or a good thing...it is up to the reader to deside that. i choose to tell about this poem becouse i enjoyed and it was easy to read...again.
Block 2
Zak Chrisman :)
Poem: When the Negro Was in Vogue
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem talks about how white people started going to African American Clubs because it became vogue (In-style). African Americans did not like this because they felt that since they could not go to white clubs, they should not be allowed to come to there club and watch them.People did not like that African Americans were changing there artistic style to impress whites. The tone of the poem is slightly angry or annoyed. Langston Hughes is trying to tell the reader that you should not change your style just because you want to impress someone.
Blake Berscheidt
Block 1
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a person who states their observations of a negro playing a trumpet. The purpose of this poem is to inform the reader about the negro playing the trumpet. The tone of this poem is mellow and slightly sorrowful. The theme is that you should perservere through your trials and give everything your all.
Nicholas Dodson
Block 5
Poem: I, Too
Author: Langston Hughes
I, Too is a poem about an African-American who realizes that he is just as strong and important as the white people surrounding him. The purpose of this peom is for people to understand and realize that it's time for change. Everyone is equal no matter the color of his skin, nonetheless we are all Americans. The tone is very proud and strong, the speaker is confident in himself. The author wants people to know that the tide is turning and there is nothing that they can do to stop it.
Sammi Boyajian
5th Block
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man in a club who is mildy intoxicated and decides to hit on a woman. He tries to get her to like him by getting her a drink and saying nice things. The tone is flirty and smooth. This poem was written mainly to be funny but it is also a commentary on the quality of life back then. Alcohol was illegal, so they had to make do with what they had. A lot of people had very hard lives and the only source of pleasure they had was to go to a jazz club and flirt with a pretty girl. They were lucky if they could pay the landlord each month. Times were hard. Drinking, women, and music were sometimes the only things that kept people from going crazy. They were on the brink of insanity, and that is represented in this poem by the two different ways it was written. The writer wanted the world to know that it was not all about jazz and girls back then. It was a sad state of affairs.
Carlee McGuire
Block 1
Poem: We Wear the Mask
Author: Paul Laurence Dunbar
This poem is about a group of people that are hurt and very upset that wear masks to hid their ture feelings. The theme of the poem is that life can be very deceiving. People try to hide their true emotions and keep others from seeing the true them. People are scared of what others say and do. Many of people hide lots of things. The poem is sad,distressed, and depressing. The purpose of the people wearing these masks is to show how people have to hide who they are so they can be accepted by others.
Megan Cummings
block 1
Evenin' air blues
Langston Hughes
This poem is about a person that moved up north because somebody have told him and now he is dancing to the blues. The purpose was to entertain you with a story about blues and dancing. The tone of this poem is hyper, happy, glad.
Edna Valenzuela
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who has just woken up from a night out. He wakes up sleeping next to a woman who is snoring and has a terrible hangover. The purpose of this poem was to entertain the reader. The tone of the poem is pain and annoyance. The theme is to limit yourself even though your having fun, because all your actions do have a consequence.
- Alex Lawrence
Block 2
Title: Harlem 2
Author: Langston Hughes
"Harlem 2" is about a man who is angry about life. He feels that dreams and goals can never happen the way you want them to. This man has a very negative outlook on life. The purpose is mainly to entertain or infuriate. It is very somber and depressing. The theme is to never expect to get exactly what you want.
Dillon Burroughs
Block 8
Poem: The Cat and the Saxaphone
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man trying to pick up a woman in a speakeasy. This shows how the people of the Renaissance had fun and interacted. There are two people in the poem a singer and a man. The tone is upbeat and light hearted. The theme is do not date people you meet in bars.
Daniel Mauszycki
Hour: 8
Poem:Trumpet Player
Author:Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who has been through hard times and the way that he forgets about them is by playing music. Langston Hughes probably worte "Trumpet Player" to create discussion betwwen individuals and to invoke change in the way we live our lives. The tome of this poem is wishful and tragic. What people need to get from this poem is that no matter how hard life gets it will get better.
Daphne Whittaker
Block2
Poem: Miss Rosie
Author: Lucille Clifton
This poem is about a woman who has been through some horrible times. In her day she was the most extravagant there was but through her struggles she began to weaken. It is obvious to the people that observe her that they have respect for her, and do not what this to continue. The tone of this poem is discouraging, but yet also incouraging at the same time. Discouraging because even the best times come to an end. The incouraging side is knowing that you have someone to stand by you when you are down. The purpose is to inform people of how difficult this time was and the tole it took on these people.
Stormie Colvin
Block 8
Poem: The Cat and the Saxaphone
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about two people in a jazz club. The two people talk with eachother and enjoy themselves. The purpose of the poem is to entertain its audience with some humor. The tone of this poem is rhythmetic and happy. Hughes wants people who read this poem to know that even though African Americans went through hard times then, they still found ways to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Katie Shreve, block 8
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone (2 am)
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man and a lady in a bar having a good time in a bar. There is singing in the background which is indicated by the capital letters. The purpose was to inform the reader about African-American life and to entertain. The tone was jazzy and loud. The author wanted to show the reader that you should learn the Charleston before going into any jazz bar.
Arismun Rattanapon, Block 8
Poem: Trumpet Player
Author: Langsten Hughes
The poem Trumpet player is about a a man or woman observing a man playing the trumpet. The trumpet player seems to be weary and even though there is many obstacles he had to endure he still played the trumpet with a mellow golden note. The tone is not only mysterious, but is also inspiring. The poem is inspiring because it shows that you can over come many obstacles and still succeed which also ties into the theme. The purpose of the poem is to inspire.
Jalisa Brice
Poem: Morning After
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man who has just gotten home from a night on the town. He is very intoxicated and tired. The purpose of this poem is to entertain and see some normal lifestyle comedic things that happen. The tone of this would be drunken and very drowsy. The theme would be to know what kind of "licker" your putting into your system so you don't get sick.
Poem: The Trupet Player
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man playing a trumpet to chase away the blues. The purpose was to tell people not to let the blues get them down. The tone of this poem was a lil cold. I think the writer was telling people to not let the past get them down.
-Zachary Goddard
Block 1
Poem: “Trumpet Player”
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about an African American trumpet player who uses music to move people and express his emotions. The purpose of this poem is to make the readers feel the trumpet player’s sorrow and desire and to invoke change. The tone is mellow and expressive. The author wants to show how important music was during the Harlem Renaissance and how many people used it to share their feelings with others.
Carley Lintz
Block 8
Poem: Lift Every Voice and Sing
Author: James Weldon Johnson
This poem is about a group of people that have overcome many struggles and through faith in God have made a better life for themselves. It mentions that they have left their dark pasts behind them to strive for a brighter future. The purpose of this poem is to inspire the reader to keep fighting. The tone is very hopeful which lets the reader know that if you are willing to fight for it, there is a better life to be had.
Jordan Keehn
Block 2
Poem: The Cat and the Saxophone (2 a.m.)
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man in a club or bar that has had too much to drink. The drunken man is carelessly and pitifully trying to hit on a woman. The purpose is to entertain the audience, but yet it gives us insight into the lifes of an average club or bar. the tone is light-hearted and up-beat. Theme is one should be cautious when dealing with the bar scene, and that The Harlem Renaissance was a joyful time for some blacks.
Brett Jensen block8
Poem: The Cat and the Saxaphone (2 a.m.)
Author: Langston Hughes
The Cat and the Saxaphone (2 a.m.) is a musically oriented poem with double speakers. The inferred setting is at a speakeasy in the Harlem Renaissance time period. This poem is meant to give the reader an idea of the mood of a speakeasy. It has a very upbeat tone, and seems loud and cluttered. It is actually the product of a combination of both a popular jazz ragtime song and a conversation between multiple people. This is shown through the use of multiple conflicting gender statements.
Josh Moore
Poem:The Cat and The Saxophone (2 AM)
Author:Langston Hughes
The poem is basically about a man and a woman, meeting each other in a bar. It is a happy conversation, seeing that neither person is angry or offended or anything. It is taking place in a bar where the jazz is playing in the background. The capitol letters are saying what the jazz is saying, and the small letters show the conversation between the "drunk" man and the woman.
Dalton Van Houtan
Block 1
Poem: The Cat and the Saxaphone (2 a.m.)
Author: Langston Hughes
This poem is about a man and a woman at a bar. It is a jazz bar so there is lots of jazz music. The man and the woman are two of the last people at the bar. He keeps hitting on her thinking that he is going to try and get lucky.
Josh Lentz
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