24 pages 48 minutes read

Langston Hughes

Slave on the Block

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1933

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Essay Topics

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The first three paragraphs present how the Carraways see Black art, culture, and behavior. How does Hughes characterize the Carraways? What aspects of their beliefs may explain why they lack any close Black friends?

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Compare and contrast Mattie and Luther. What accounts for their different approaches to accommodating the Carraways and their ultimate responses to the Carraways’ demands?

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Describe Luther’s evolution as a character. What event(s) spur his change?