In Langston Hughes' I, Too, Sing America, Hughes' says "I am the darker brother. ... " (Hughes 1) Referring to his skin color, by saying he is the darker brother, and showing the oppression he receives by being forced to eat in the kitchen. ... The second half of the poem states "Tomorrow, I'll be at the table when company comes. ... Besides, they'll see how beautiful I am and be ashamed" (Hughes 1) In conclusion, throughout American Literature many forms of writing have emerged and each has had their own set of distinguishable characteristics. ...

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