- [In this writing prompt I used the interest in Countee Cullen I had to go deeper into why his writing is different from the others. I looked for his philosophy in his writing and sure enough I could see it. I was very curious as to what other’s thoughts on his approach is and if they thought it was most effective, as I can definitely see the reasoning behind every writer’s strategy in this unit]
2/21/20 Writing Prompt
Discussion Leader: Discussion Leader 3
Material: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/countee-cullen
Introduction: The Harlem Reinassance was a time of unprecedented overflow of African American arts. The urban centers were densely populated with African Americans who were enraged for being mistreated.
Cullen’s background and means of writing differs in the rest of the other poets because he has a mixed background of both white and African American culture and education. This ultimately inspired his whole means of writing. The foundation he wrote upon was a powerful one inspired by hope of unity. He tried to create peace between both races through his poetry. He believed art transcends race and the “oneness of art”. He believed that other writers during this time were “showcasing unpleasant realities that would but strengthen the bitterness of our enemies,”.
Question: Do you agree with his approach or do you believe it is passive and ineffective? What makes you feel that way?
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