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What literary movement did Langston Hughes contribute to?
What literary movement did Langston Hughes contribute to?
- Realism
- Harlem Renaissance (correct)
- Beat Generation
- Romanticism
In the context of the text, what is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
In the context of the text, what is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
- Reflecting on romantic relationships
- Exploring futuristic themes
- Celebrating opulence and wealth
- Highlighting positive adaptation to adversity (correct)
What is the main theme of the article based on the text?
What is the main theme of the article based on the text?
- The decline of the Harlem Renaissance movement
- The role of literature in promoting resilience among oppressed groups (correct)
- The impact of trauma on African American communities
- The history of African American poetry
What is the historical association mentioned in the text?
What is the historical association mentioned in the text?
According to the text, what concept has been inexorably bound to the history of the African American community?
According to the text, what concept has been inexorably bound to the history of the African American community?
What was Langston Hughes primarily known for?
What was Langston Hughes primarily known for?
In Langston Hughes' poetry, which pronoun does he use to establish emotional distance from those who do not share his experiences?
In Langston Hughes' poetry, which pronoun does he use to establish emotional distance from those who do not share his experiences?
Which literary device does Langston Hughes frequently use in 'Red Roses' to convey resilience and encouragement against suffering?
Which literary device does Langston Hughes frequently use in 'Red Roses' to convey resilience and encouragement against suffering?
In which poems does Langston Hughes display resistance as a common attitude to overcome adversity?
In which poems does Langston Hughes display resistance as a common attitude to overcome adversity?
Which of the following best describes Langston Hughes' style as recognized later, despite being initially defined as simple and unlearned?
Which of the following best describes Langston Hughes' style as recognized later, despite being initially defined as simple and unlearned?
What is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
What is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
In which poems does Langston Hughes use the imperative form accompanying 'you' to indicate ways to overcome adversity?
In which poems does Langston Hughes use the imperative form accompanying 'you' to indicate ways to overcome adversity?
What concept is inexorably bound to the history of the African American community, as expressed in Langston Hughes' poetry?
What concept is inexorably bound to the history of the African American community, as expressed in Langston Hughes' poetry?
What does Langston Hughes aim to accomplish by using 'we' sparingly in his poetry?
What does Langston Hughes aim to accomplish by using 'we' sparingly in his poetry?
'To Certain Intellectuals' (1925) expresses a duality between which two elements?
'To Certain Intellectuals' (1925) expresses a duality between which two elements?
'Hey., Hey.' conveys which common attitude in Langston Hughes' poetry?
'Hey., Hey.' conveys which common attitude in Langston Hughes' poetry?
'I, Too' uses which pronoun to identify with experiences of oppression?
'I, Too' uses which pronoun to identify with experiences of oppression?
What was the primary focus of Langston Hughes's work?
What was the primary focus of Langston Hughes's work?
Who influenced Langston Hughes's work?
Who influenced Langston Hughes's work?
What historical events inspired Langston Hughes's ideological transformation?
What historical events inspired Langston Hughes's ideological transformation?
What did Langston Hughes's poetry during the 1920s celebrate?
What did Langston Hughes's poetry during the 1920s celebrate?
What did Langston Hughes use to create African American poetry?
What did Langston Hughes use to create African American poetry?
Which movement was Langston Hughes part of?
Which movement was Langston Hughes part of?
What does Langston Hughes's poetry reflect?
What does Langston Hughes's poetry reflect?
What did Langston Hughes aim to do with his literary contributions?
What did Langston Hughes aim to do with his literary contributions?
Which authors influenced Langston Hughes?
Which authors influenced Langston Hughes?
What is the primary theme present in Langston Hughes's work?
What is the primary theme present in Langston Hughes's work?
Which literary movement was Langston Hughes associated with?
Which literary movement was Langston Hughes associated with?
What was the essence of spirituals reflected in Langston Hughes's poetry?
What was the essence of spirituals reflected in Langston Hughes's poetry?
Who is considered a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance as a poet, novelist, and playwright?
Who is considered a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance as a poet, novelist, and playwright?
What was the cultural movement in the 1920s that helped African Americans reclaim their identity and pride?
What was the cultural movement in the 1920s that helped African Americans reclaim their identity and pride?
Where did the Harlem Renaissance take place, becoming the mecca of the Negro artist and epitomizing the artistic movement?
Where did the Harlem Renaissance take place, becoming the mecca of the Negro artist and epitomizing the artistic movement?
What inspired the Harlem Renaissance?
What inspired the Harlem Renaissance?
Who spoke for the African American community at a time when America was predominantly white?
Who spoke for the African American community at a time when America was predominantly white?
What did Langston Hughes's literature aim to provide during the Harlem Renaissance?
What did Langston Hughes's literature aim to provide during the Harlem Renaissance?
What was the goal of the Harlem Renaissance in response to the cultural trauma experienced by African Americans?
What was the goal of the Harlem Renaissance in response to the cultural trauma experienced by African Americans?
What did Langston Hughes's work reflect during the time of oppression and discrimination?
What did Langston Hughes's work reflect during the time of oppression and discrimination?
What did African Americans seek to rediscover and redefine during the Harlem Renaissance?
What did African Americans seek to rediscover and redefine during the Harlem Renaissance?
What was the peak period for the struggle for equal rights in the United States?
What was the peak period for the struggle for equal rights in the United States?
What is considered a cultural trauma experienced by African Americans?
What is considered a cultural trauma experienced by African Americans?
Which movement aimed to help African Americans rebuild their collective memory and reaffirm their worth?
Which movement aimed to help African Americans rebuild their collective memory and reaffirm their worth?
What best characterizes Langston Hughes' poetry during the 1920s and early 1930s?
What best characterizes Langston Hughes' poetry during the 1920s and early 1930s?
What impact did Hughes' father's hatred towards black people have on him?
What impact did Hughes' father's hatred towards black people have on him?
Which poetic devices did Langston Hughes use in his early poetry as mentioned in the text?
Which poetic devices did Langston Hughes use in his early poetry as mentioned in the text?
Where did Langston Hughes travel to in 1923, as mentioned in the text?
Where did Langston Hughes travel to in 1923, as mentioned in the text?
Which collection of poetry by Langston Hughes is significant for its exploration of adversity and resilience?
Which collection of poetry by Langston Hughes is significant for its exploration of adversity and resilience?
What did Hughes aim to do with his poetry during the 1920s and early 1930s?
What did Hughes aim to do with his poetry during the 1920s and early 1930s?
What was the primary theme of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
What was the primary theme of Langston Hughes' early stage poetry?
What was significant about Hughes' enrollment at Columbia University?
What was significant about Hughes' enrollment at Columbia University?
'The Weary Blues' and 'Fine Clothes to the Jew' are examples of which phase of Langston Hughes' poetry?
'The Weary Blues' and 'Fine Clothes to the Jew' are examples of which phase of Langston Hughes' poetry?
What did Hughes discover during his travels to the west coast of Africa?
What did Hughes discover during his travels to the west coast of Africa?
What literary movement influenced Langston Hughes' poetry during the 1920s?
What literary movement influenced Langston Hughes' poetry during the 1920s?
What is the concept referring to an individual's ability to cope with stress and adversity, despite negative experiences?
What is the concept referring to an individual's ability to cope with stress and adversity, despite negative experiences?
Which factor can contribute to psychological resilience and is not necessarily related to race?
Which factor can contribute to psychological resilience and is not necessarily related to race?
What promotes the implementation of resilience mechanisms, leading to higher resilience in minority ethnic groups, including African Americans?
What promotes the implementation of resilience mechanisms, leading to higher resilience in minority ethnic groups, including African Americans?
Which cultural factor has been shown to have a protective function in African American communities, helping individuals cope with psychological distress from racial discrimination?
Which cultural factor has been shown to have a protective function in African American communities, helping individuals cope with psychological distress from racial discrimination?
What does the article explore the relationship between in African Americans and focuses on the role of Langston Hughes' early poetry?
What does the article explore the relationship between in African Americans and focuses on the role of Langston Hughes' early poetry?
What is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early poetry according to the text?
What is the primary focus of Langston Hughes' early poetry according to the text?
Which literary device does Langston Hughes frequently use to convey resilience and encouragement against suffering?
Which literary device does Langston Hughes frequently use to convey resilience and encouragement against suffering?
What did empirical experience with traumatic stressors promote in minority ethnic groups, including African Americans?
What did empirical experience with traumatic stressors promote in minority ethnic groups, including African Americans?
Study Notes
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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s that helped African Americans reclaim their identity and pride.
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The struggle for equal rights in the United States reached a peak during the American Civil Rights Movement in the mid-1950s.
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The Harlem Renaissance was inspired by the feelings of empowerment and independence during World War I.
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African Americans sought to rediscover their cultural roots and redefine their identity, which was a result of their Americanization and the annihilation of their cultural foundations.
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The Harlem Renaissance took place in Harlem, New York, which became the mecca of the Negro artist and epitomized the artistic movement.
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Langston Hughes was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance as a poet, novelist, and playwright, and he spoke for the African American community at a time when America was predominantly white.
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Hughes portrayed a positive and optimistic approach towards the African American experience, using his literature to provide hope in hardship and demonstrate resilience.
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The Harlem Renaissance helped African Americans rebuild their collective memory and reaffirm their worth and cultural heritage.
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The movement was a response to the cultural trauma experienced by African Americans, which involved a loss of identity and meaning, and aimed to transform negative experiences into positive ones.
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Hughes's work reflects the struggle, inner strength, and courage of African Americans during a time of oppression and discrimination.
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The article explores the relationship between racial oppression, psychological trauma, and resilience in African Americans, focusing on the role of Langston Hughes' early poetry.
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African Americans have historically faced oppression, racism, and trauma, resulting in psychological and physiological health issues such as somatic complaints, negative affect, depression, anxiety, and post-trauma responses.
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Psychological resilience is a concept referring to an individual's ability to cope with stress and adversity, despite negative experiences.
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Resilience is influenced by both adversity and positive adaptation, which can include behaviorally manifested social competence and success in meeting developmental tasks.
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General protective factors, not necessarily related to race, can contribute to psychological resilience, such as optimism, curiosity, energy, detachment, hardiness, positive affect, self-efficacy, self-esteem, positive emotions, spirituality, and extraversion.
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Empirical experience with traumatic stressors can promote the implementation of resilience mechanisms, leading to higher resilience in minority ethnic groups, including African Americans.
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Cultural factors, such as racial socialization and social support networks, have been shown to have a protective function in African American communities, helping individuals cope with psychological distress from racial discrimination.
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