I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.

Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

What is a theme and meaning of the poem? How does the writer develop the theme and meaning? Write a one- two paragraph discussing the theme and meaning giving specific details from the poem as examples. Use at least 2 pieces of evidence from the text to support your response. Your response should be one or two complete paragraphs. A complete paragraph is at least 5 sentences.