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My People
by Langston Hughes
The night is beautiful,
So the faces of my people.
The stars are beautiful,
So the eyes of my people.
Beautiful, also, is the sun.
Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people
Literal analysis
The title of the poem simply states the subject of the poem, contributing to the conciseness of the piece. It suggests to the reader that the poem will be one that describes the subject mentioned in the poem. The title itself, "My People" sets the tone as one of endearment of pride because the author chooses to include that he feels a sense of belonging and admiration for the group of people described when he could have put "Black People" or "Negro People", which wouldn't have suggested his affiliation with the group. The title is very simple, but still manages to effectively convey the message of Black pride found in the poem. This poem is very clearly about the natural beauty of the African American people as a whole. It puts emphasis on......
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