Basic Information
The Weary Blues
If We Must Die
Langston Hughes
Claude McKay
100

The era of 1910 -mid 1930s

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

100

The author of the poem The Weary Blues.

Who was Langston Hughes?

100

The author of the poem If We Must Die.

Who was Claude McKay?

100

One of the leading artistic figures in the Harlem Renaissance.

Who was Langston Hughes?

100

The thing that inspired Claude McKay to write about racism.

What is experiencing racism in Jamaica?

200

The main theme throughout both poems analyzed.

What is fighting oppression?

200

The lines "Sweet Blues!" and "O Blues!" are examples of this literary device.

What is apostrophe?

200

The Point of View that is used in the poem If We Must Die.

What is first person point of view?

200

The way in which Langston Hughes fought oppression.

What is expressing individuality?

What is being proud of his African American identity?

200

The city Claude McKay was born in.

What is Sunny Ville?