surroundings and symbol

Mother to Son

       The surroundings affect the mother. In the story mother to, mother has no education, no money, and hard life. she tells us about her life ain't been no crystal star, sometime goin'in the dark and there ain't been no light. the speaker is trying to tell her son her life has had many challenges, she has continued to move forward, never giving up. She uses imagery to advise her son to do likewise.

       The picture one is the best visual representation of the poem mother to son. This s shown when mother trying to tell son don't you set down steps, this

1st Ericl poem meme

My Papa’s Waltz

This meme relates to the poem because it show this father and pair is not really waltzing, but romping.

Mother to Son

This meme relates to the poem because it shows the mother

trying to tell her son, life has so many challenges, but she never give up,so keep moving forward.

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1st - Eric L's peel 10/16/2015

PEEL- The Negro Speaks of Rivers

point: Langston Hughes used the river as a symbol of life for African American in the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers.


Evidence #1: In the line "I built my hut near the Congo it lulled me to sleep" it is expresses how great is the river is and how comfortable he is.



Evidence #2:In the line "I heard the singing of the Mississippi". personification, the river epressed  joy of the slaves.




Explanation #1:


explanation #2:



Link:  Langston Hughes uses figurative language to show

1st 10/13/2015 EricLin

1st10/12/2015 EL Research Poject

My Research project :
 What is the purpose of school?