I, Too

Today in Multicultural Literature we read and interpreted Langston Hughes’ poem I, Too. After reading and interpreting the poem, I learned more about self identity and what it means to be an American. I liked how there were multiple interpretations to the poem that could be made. The questions might’ve been difficult to answer at times since there is no definitive answer for each one. I am currently feeling great.

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