Harlem

For this post, I would like for you to go and find a copy of the poem called, "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. Read the poem and then paste a copy of the poem onto your blog.

Next, watch this video:

http://www.shmoop.com/video/dream-deferred-hughes/

In this video, there is a brief analysis as to what the author is trying to get across.  I want you to also utilize the Shmoop website to get more information on the poem if you need it.

http://www.shmoop.com/harlem-dream-deferred/summary.html 

(check out all of the links on the left of the page too - lots of good information) 

Now, that you have read the poem, understood the meaning behind it, and pasted a copy on your blog I want you to write about it! How does this poem relate to The Great Gatsby?  Write two paragraphs that compare and contrast the poem to the book - explain both thoroughly.