Question

What do the rivers symbolize in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"?

A.
the experiences and wisdom of the speaker and his people

B.
the life-affirming power and beauty of the speaker's poetry

C.
the great pain that the speaker has personally endured in life

D.
the hope that the speaker has for future generations

Answer 1

The answer is A. The experiences and wisdom of the speaker and his people

Answer 2

For the answer to the question above, it symbolizes the experiences and wisdom of the speaker and his people. His purpose was to show the movement of the Negro through time.

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