The Bluest Eye

Lesson 28
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ELA

Unit 7

9th Grade

Lesson 28 of 30

Objective


Analyze the poem “Harlem” and compare its theme to the themes represented in the novel.

Readings and Materials


  • Poem: “Harlem” by Langston Hughes 

  • Book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 

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Writing Prompt

In his poem “Harlem”, what is the message that Langston Hughes is conveying to his reader about dreams? Which pieces of evidence from the poem best support your answer to this question?

In The Bluest Eye, Pecola, Pauline, and Cholly all have dreams that we learn about in the novel. Choose one character and explain how the demise of his/her dream impacted his/her life.

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