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Was Langston Hughes’s poetry more praising or critical of America?
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Langston Hughes's poetry was more praising than critical of America.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Hughes's poetry often admires the strength that comes from the United States' diversity.
Pro claim 2
Hughes acknowledges the promise of the American Dream in his poetry.
Con claim 1
Hughes used his poetry to criticize economic inequality in the United States.
Con claim 2
Hughes's poetry often points out America's hypocrisy around racism.