In paragraph 1 of “The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain,” how does Langston Hughes conclude that the young poet will never be a great poet? Click here to read the essay.

by stating that the young poet is afraid to create lasting material
by tracing what he believes to be the young poet’s thought process
by suggesting that he believes the young poet is too individualistic
by showing that there are too many barriers to the young poet’s success

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.