Answer: D) Actively advocates the idea of fighting for equal treatment
Langston Hughes was an African American poet that was dissatisfied with the ill-treatment received by African American’s. He wished for black people to protest and fight against the bondage imposed by their white counterparts due to his belief that without ample effort the situation would not improve. It was written at a time when laws still discriminated against black people and civil rights activities were yet to peak. His poem and actions became part of the foundation for change and Black rights protests. He was an advocate for people fighting for their rights actively rather than idly waiting for change to come unprompted. His fight was for equality for the oppressed minorities.
“I Dream A World” poem has a key thematic concern built in a dream that focuses on equality as a desired goal, which apparently looks unachievable. Published in 1949, the poem addresses the oppressed status of African American during that time when many discriminatory policies were in force. This piece of literature was part of the efforts made by people like Hughes to address these issues before the civil rights movement.
The poem is a case of dissatisfaction with the misfortunes of African Americans in society. There was no hope but people like Hughes protested against compromising their status. Through this piece of literature, the poet proposed immediate active efforts to seek freedom and equality for all. Langston Hughes yearns for equality in the poem “I Dream A World,” while in the poem “Democracy” actively advocates the idea of fighting for equal treatment.