What is the theme in the poem i, too by langston hughes

This poem is rather well known. It is part of the Harlem Renaissance.

It's theme is that the "darker brothers" have been treated as second class citizens.

But the speaker eats well and has become strong. He will one day be recognized and when that day comes, he will be looked upon as a first class citizen.

Not only that he will be beautiful which is a bonus. No one would dare question his right to sit at the table with all the other honored guests.

The theme of "I, Too" by Langston Hughes is that of freedom.

Explanation:

Langston Hughes's poem "I, Too" is part of the Harlem Renaissance that shows the black narrator talking about his same citizenship but albeit the rights enjoyed by the whites.

The speaker who identifies himself as "the darker brother" talks of how he was treated whenever guests come in the house. He is sent "to eat in the kitchen", away from the gaze of the guests just because of his darker skin color. He talks of the racism he is subjected to, the freedom he craves and is entitled to and his ambition for the future. He knows that he is the same as the white brothers, for he too, is an American.

it creates a visual picture of the man.

it conveys what the scene sounds like.

it describes the actions of the boy.

it reveals the poet’s opinion of the characters.

it encourages readers to care for the characters.