For Tuesday (May 12)

Let’s read some great poetry.  Take a look at three poets from the New Negro Movement: Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Claude McKay.  As you read these three poets, you’ll notice some pretty direct similarities – – especially in terms of history/heritage, identity, and setting.  Make three annotations for each poet.  As you annotate, try to compare and contrast the three different formal choices, perspectives, and questions that each pursues.