Langston Hughes: Poems

Which sentence describes the main idea of the poem

About Harlem

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The speaker wonders what happens to a deferred dream. He wonders if it dries up like a raisin in the sun, or if it oozes like a wound and then runs. It might smell like rotten meat or develop a sugary crust. It might just sag like a “heavy load,” or it might explode.

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

You never know what is going to happen to a dream if it is never fullfilled

What is one important theme that is developed in the poem, “Harlem” by Langston Hughes? Use two pieces of evidence to support your answer.CEER

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HARLEM by Langston Hughes