Poetry Analysis of the Poem "I, Too" by Langston Hughes

The poem I, Too, written by Langston Hughes, uses excellent language, vivid imagery and strong sounds to express the poet's feelings towards racism. I, Too is an anti-discrimination poem, which shows the injustice of racism. The poem is very effective because of its genuine emotions.
The poem is situated in America and describes a black man's personal experience with racial discrimination. He is treated as if he is an embarrassment to the white people, and made to feel inferior to them.
The poet is trying to show how America "covers up" her racial discrimination "problems." He also wants to convey the importance of racial equality. He wants the reader to understand that this is not just a personal experience, but a voice of his people.
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