Outline
Langston Hughes Outline Bryan Martinez
1. Langston Hughes was greatly inspired by the Harlem renaissance.
2. Hughes’ inspiration came primarily from the HR.
A. Wrote much about on black life.
B. Grew up in his prime during the HR.
C. Celebrated black culture.
D. Says his roots were derived from the HR.
E. In his works he promoted equality.
F. In his works he condemned racism and injustice.
3. Hughes’ story “The Negro Artist And The Racial Mountain” was a great work from his HR experience.
A. He addressed racial matters.
B. Discussed black culture.
C. One of his more famous writings.
D. True work of the HR.
E. Addressed issues at the present.
F. Inspired other blacks during the HR.
4. Hughes’ experiences at Harlem shaped him into who he is known for today.
A. He is known for being a famous black poet.
B. He gave the world a view through his eyes at the HR.
C. He is known for his artistic poetry.
D. Inspiration to novice writers during his time.
E. Wrote children’s books so children could see the real HR.
F. Also wrote plays on black life.
5. Hughes’ was put down during the HR, but still was unashamed to be black and proved it through his works.
A. His poem my people.
B. He used the put downs to make himself famous.
C. The HR was a rough time for all blacks, but Hughes’ turned it into master pieces.
D. In his writings he confronted racial stereotypes he experienced in Harlem.
E. He said he set out to illuminate the Negro condition in America.
F. Another famous work: The Negro And The Racial Mountain.
6. Hughes’ works were influenced heavily by the HR.
A. He wrote much on racial injustice.
B. He became famous for writing about black culture.
C. He was in his writing prime during the HR.
D. Wrote great stories and poems during the HR.
E. He promoted equality.
F. He was the definition of the HR.
