"We of the Streets"
In this poem Wright identifies and speaks for the collective. His descriptions and repetition of key words can be a great starting point for comparison.
Thematic Connections: Gwendolyn Brooks' "Kitchenette Building" Brooks' poem utilizes similar imagery which contributes to the tone and argument, which both echo Wright's poem. Structural Connections: Margaret Walker's "We Have Been Believers" A contemporary with Richard Wright, Margaret Walker's poem offers both a thematic and structural connection to "We of the Streets." Gwendolyn Brooks' "We Real Cool" Paul Lawrence Dunbar "We Wear the Mask" |
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