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The poem consists of two stanzas with almost similar rhyme schemes. The poem’s rhyme scheme is abcb defeg. Hughes uses some similar words to rhyme. Although both the stanzas are identical in structure, the meaning is diverse. Dream Variations Summary
The poem consists of two stanzas with almost similar rhyme schemes. The poem’s rhyme scheme is abcb defeg. Hughes uses some similar words to rhyme. Although both the stanzas are identical in structure, the meaning is diverse.
See lessOne of the major themes of this poem is Racism. Hughes describes his longing for an oppressed world where he can live freely. The dream of Hughes in this poem is a common dream of most of the people in the African American community. Dream is another theme of this poem. In this dream, he separates hRead more
One of the major themes of this poem is Racism. Hughes describes his longing for an oppressed world where he can live freely. The dream of Hughes in this poem is a common dream of most of the people in the African American community. Dream is another theme of this poem. In this dream, he separates himself apart from the world he currently lives in, for peace and comfort, dreaming of a place free from oppression. He emphasises his comfort brought by the night, which also implies the sympathy brought by the black community.
See lessAnaphora: Anaphora is repetition of a word or phrase, in this poem, the phrase “to fling my arms wide” is repeated in both the stanzas. Some words and other phrases are also repeated. Repetition: Words like “dance” and “whirl” are repeated along with some phrases in both the stanzas. Caesura: CaesurRead more
The poem's central idea is acceptance of self. Although society today is more open-minded and accepting, in Hughes era, black people were looked down upon, shamed, ridiculed and discriminated against by the whites mostly due their darker skin completions. African American people therefore felt alienRead more
The poem’s central idea is acceptance of self. Although society today is more open-minded and accepting, in Hughes era, black people were looked down upon, shamed, ridiculed and discriminated against by the whites mostly due their darker skin completions. African American people therefore felt alienated and indifferent from the rest of the world. It was also greatly emphasised due to migration into the native land of America. The poem revolves around a dream shared by this community of being free and independent. Towards the end of the poem, the poet appears to have accepted this concern and hopes for a better future.
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