Biography
This movement in which Hughes played a significant role focused on African American culture, arts, and music
Harlem Renaissance
What time period did the Harlem Renaissance occur?
1920s-40s
The poem was written by this famous Harlem Renaissance poet.
Langston Hughes
Hughes was also known for this genre of music, which heavily influenced his poetry style.
Jazz
Where was the Harlem Renaissance centered in?
Harlem, New York City
In the poem, the mother is talking to this person
Her son
Langston Hughes is best known for writing this type of literary work.
Poetry
Who is another male poet that influenced the Harlem Renaissance?
The mother compares life to this object.
Staircase
Who is he named after
His Mother's maiden name
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
It was a time when African American literature and arts flourished.
The "boards torn up" in the poem symbolize
Struggles and Life Challenges
Hughes wrote about African American struggles, often addressing these two themes in his work.
Racism and inequality
What was the previous name for the Harlem Renaissance?
New Negro Movement
What year was the first publication of the poem?
1922