1. Intense Themes in
Through the poet's inventive and monosyllabic word choice, the poem's intense themes regarding the appalling truths of racism, the struggle of inner peace, and the innocence of youth emerge. ... In "Blues-, the poet frequently uses words dealing with colors in an attempt to help the reader understand the extreme inner conflicts of ignorance and insecurity involved in racial conflicts. ... The intense conflict of racism in this poem reveals a startling truth about humanity: we see things not as they are, but as we are. Acceptance of others, their appearance, their beliefs, and ...
- Word Count: 595
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Undergraduate