The Blues I'm playing



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The Blues I'm playing

Introduction

One of the primary proponents who is held responsible for the rebirth and development of the genre of Harlem Renaissance is a Langston Hughes, a pivotal poet and novelist in the African-American literature. Under this genre, the life of new Negros was highlighted with the help of the cultural movement. The music incorporation, specifically jazz and the blue are the basic features that characterize the Harley Renaissance. A number of literary pieces are created by Hughes under the theme of Harlem Renaissance that reflects his thoughts and feelings as an African-American artist. In addition to it, he also provided with the criticism against the oppressive nature of the predominantly White Americans society. "The Blues I'm Playing" is considered as a major literature work by Hughes depicting the crescendos that were experienced by both white and black Americans during the early 20th century. This is a literary essay written with an objective to compare and contrast the two major women characters of the story: Oceola Jones and Mrs. Dora Ellsworth

Discussion

With the help of the literary work, Hughes made attempt to artistically express the sentiments of his and his fellow African Americans regarding the issues and realities faced by them in the America society. "The Blues I'm playing" that is a reflection of the 20th century provides evidence that division and discrimination between white and black Americans was prevalent at that time. The dynamics among Americans, white and black alike was effectively illustrated by “Blues” and highlighted the struggle made by them, to assert their race, culture and gender superiority.

The two main women characters introduced in the story were of Oceola Jones and Mrs. Dora Ellsworth. Mrs. Ellsworth has been presented as a white, middle aged and wealthy widow, having no child. Mrs. ...