Compare And Contrast Ted Hughes And Tyehimba

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These two writers wrote about pain, depression, slavery, and political points of view. They are both writing in a sing song manner. Wanting for people to know that despite everything there is hope, strength, and soon everyone will see African Americans as equals, beautiful people in the eyes of all the world.

Hughes was a novelist and a playwright. He was the leading voice of Harlem, Tyehimba was an American poet, They both wrote in very different manners. Hughes talks about gaining the respect of those who treated him wrong. Where as for Jess he talks about how the Blues can bring up a lot of memories but there is healing in the Blues.

Hughes wants for people to see one day African Americans suffered but one day will

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