What is the theme of the poem Song for a Dark Girl?
What is the theme of the poem Song for a Dark Girl?
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The poem revolves around the theme of racism. Hughes emphasizes the racial discrimination faced by the African American community at the hands of the White Americans. They are oppressed, suppressed and looked down upon. The poem, through the woman speaker, also touches upon the theme of grief and loss. The poet and the woman feel the loss of loved ones. Both of them lose someone that they love and have to go through the grief of it. The description of the woman’s lover from a crossroads tree is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This way, the poet also brings in the theme of religion in reference to racism.
Song for a Dark Girl Summary