Then in the next stanza, the tone changes once again. The man is much calmer and speaks proudly that one day "they"tmll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed." In the last line, the tone is once again patriotic.
The poem"tms structure is irregular. The poem begins and ends with single lines. In between there are 3 stanzas, all of which have different number of lines-6, 7 and 3. The purpose for the irregular structure is to create an effect of unequalness, symbolizing the discrimination he is receiving.
The poem"tms use of simple language helps to clearly define what the poet wants to express. The saying that "strong people don"tmt waste words," is shown here, as the poem is short and to the point. It could also reflect the uneducated class, or the clarity and simplicity of their just complaint. The poem is also made more effective by using words with deeper meanings. For example, the word, "brother," means family and symbolizes equality and acceptance. Another example, "sit at the table," has its literal meaning, and also a second meaning, indicating politics and being involved in making decisions. The fact that the poem is short
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Likewise, the use of imagery in this poem adds to the poem"tms effectiveness. The poet uses a lot of domestic images. The reader can picture the large house of a wealthy family, the kitchen- the servant"tms quarters- and the dining room. The poem also contains a few metaphors and symbols. Metaphors and symbols are used because they say what we want to say, more vividly and forcefully. In the line, "I am the darker brother," the person is comparing himself to a family member. It is clear that he is not part of his employer"tms family, but here the word "brother" symbolizes equality and acceptance into a society. An example of symbolism used in this poem is seen in the line, "They send me to eat in the kitchen when company comes." It has two meanings. The literal meaning means the employers send him away when guests arrive. The other meaning means America trying to conceal her racial "problems" to show the world a different image of the country. Another example is "I"tmll sit at the table." The literal meaning just means to sit at a table, but it also symbolizes being in charge and making decisions. These comparisons and symbols illustrate the point so well that they increase the effectiveness of the poem.
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