Open up your “I, Too poem,” by Langston Hughes In your small groups, you will discuss and ANSWER the questions below
Question 1: How does the stanza below contribute to the overall structure and development of the theme? (look back into your notes to see examples of themes)
I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.

Question 2: What effect does the stanzas below have on the overall structure and meaning of the text? (Structure is how the story is organized or sequenced)

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.