Question

Read the lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America."

But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

The lines promoted cultural change in the United States in the mid-1900s because they

showed that African Americans were a growing population.
encouraged African Americans to feel powerful.
showed that African Americans can have a sense of humor.
demonstrated that African Americans can enjoy life.

Answer 1

The lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America" promoted cultural change in the United States in the mid-1900s because they **encouraged African Americans to feel powerful.** The imagery of laughing, eating well, and growing strong conveys a sense of resilience, hope, and empowerment, reflecting the determination of African Americans to assert their place in society despite facing discrimination and segregation.