Read the lines from Langston Hughes's poem "I, Too, Sing America."

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

How do these lines demonstrate the political activism of Hughes in his poetry?

They show that Hughes liked patriotic songs about the United States.

They explain why Hughes and other African Americans might dislike the United States.

They show that Hughes wanted African Americans to be full members of the United States.

They describe how Hughes composed songs, as well as poems, to show his feelings about the United States.

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Justine Allison

13 May, 17:27

Read the lines from Langston Hughes's poem "I, Too, Sing America."

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

How do these lines demonstrate the political activism of Hughes in his poetry?

They show that Hughes liked patriotic songs about the United States.

They explain why Hughes and other African Americans might dislike the United States.

They show that Hughes wanted African Americans to be full members of the United States.

They describe how Hughes composed songs, as well as poems, to show his feelings about the United States.

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Juan · Answer 1

it's C. They show that Hughes wanted African Americans to be full members of the United States.

Explanation:

None the others really matter liking patriotic songs but we know Hughes wanted africans to be full american citizens

Emilee Ewing · Answer 2

Read the lines from Langston Hughes's poem "I, Too, Sing America."

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

How do these lines demonstrate the political activism of Hughes in his poetry?

They show that Hughes liked patriotic songs about the United States.

They explain why Hughes and other African Americans might dislike the United States.

They show that Hughes wanted African Americans to be full members of the United States.

They describe how Hughes composed songs, as well as poems, to show his feelings about the United States.