Question

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Story called Dreaming Black Boy

What is the tone and mood of the poem..

Identify and discuss two themes from the poem.

What do you think 'dreaming' means in the title ''Dreaming Black .

Answer 1

The poem: Dreaming Black boy

The tone and the mood of the poem are Sadness.

Two themes of the poem are listed below;

1. Racism
2. Dreams

The title of this poem simply means of a little boy who dreams for ordinary things in life.

Answer 2

The poem explores themes of Race, Freedom, Justice, Equality, Childhood, Dreams and aspirations and Religion. The tone is wistful as the boy repeatedly expresses a longing for the things that will make his society a better place and make him safe and happy.