Ballad of the Landlord (Essay Sample)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Required Length: 1-2 substantive paragraphs per question (ideally 2 substantive paragraphs per question).Note that (“1 substantive paragraph" can be defined as 4-5 meaningful sentences.)
Required Formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced font. 1-inch margins.
Answer the following questions. (SEE MATERIAL BELOW)
Ballad of the Landlord:
1) In "Ballad of the Landlord" who are the speakers in this poem? What is the effect of Hughes choice not to give us all the words of all the speakers?
The Negro Speaks of Rivers:
2) Do you think that this poem (The Negro Speaks of Rivers) is an effective poem? Why or Why not?
The Weary Blues:
3) In "The Weary Blues" is a jazzy musical poem. Comment on its structure, images and any similes or metaphors it may contain. Comment on its music - its play of sound.
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Answers to Poetry Questions
In the poem Ballad of the Landlord, the main speaker is unnamed, but one can tell this persona is a black tenant. He is trying to get the attention of his white landlord to repair his roof and his broken steps. The poem illustrates "my roof has sprung a leak"… "These steps are broken down" (Hughes, lines 2 and 6). Other speakers in this poem include the landlord and the judge.
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