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Helen Keller
Langston Hughes
About Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was an American writer and activist. He is known for innovating jazz poetry and as leader of the Hariem Renaissance−the revival of African-American literature, art, music and dance.
She,
In the dark,
Found light
brighter than many ever see.
She,
Within herself,
Found loveliness,
Through the soul's own mastery.
And now the world receives
From her dower:
The message of the strength
Of inner power.
Available Answers
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She, in the dark, Found light, brighter than many ever see.
What does 'light' symbolise? What did Keller discover in the 'light'? Do our eyes hinder us from seeing the 'light' that Keller saw?
- 2.
Within herself, Found loveliness. Through the soul's own mastery.
What does the poet mean by 'soul's own mastery'? What did Keller find after mastering her soul? What qualities do you think to master one's soul? Do you think one should only focus on 'inner beauty'? How does Keller's 'inner beauty' influence the world?
- 3.
And now the world receives / From her dower: / The message of the strength / Of inner power.
What wealth does Keller's 'dower' contain? We often make the mistake of judging people with physical disabilities. What does Keller's 'inner power' teach us in thi respect?
- 4.Why has the poet begun the first two stanzas with only one word-she? What is his purpose in doing so?
- 5.
Although the focus of the poem is on inner strength and power, it has very short lines and stanzas, and very simple language. How does this compact form reflect the theme of strength in the poem? Could the poem have been more effective if written in a different form or with more words? Discuss.
- 6.
Does this poem only apply to people with disabilities or other communities who face some form of discrimination? Discuss.
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