Question
Read the lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America."
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
How do the lines advance a sense of cultural nationalism?
They make European Americans feel ashamed of their heritage.
They cause African Americans to question whether they want to be part of the nation of the United States.
They promote the idea of African Americans acquiring wealth and beautiful material goods.
They encourage African Americans to feel positive about themselves and their heritage.
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
How do the lines advance a sense of cultural nationalism?
They make European Americans feel ashamed of their heritage.
They cause African Americans to question whether they want to be part of the nation of the United States.
They promote the idea of African Americans acquiring wealth and beautiful material goods.
They encourage African Americans to feel positive about themselves and their heritage.
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The lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America" promote a sense of cultural nationalism by encouraging African Americans to feel positive about themselves and their heritage. The assertion that "They'll see how beautiful I am / And be ashamed" reflects a sense of pride in one's identity and beauty, which stands in contrast to the historical marginalization of African Americans. This emphasis on self-affirmation and recognition fosters a collective cultural pride and a vision of a more inclusive America, where the contributions of African Americans are not only acknowledged but celebrated. Thus, the correct interpretation is that these lines encourage African Americans to feel positive about themselves and their heritage.