I, too, sing America.
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.
Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--
I, too, am America.Analysis:Allusion: Racism, segregation
Tone: Determination
Figurative Language: 1."I, too, am America." a metaphor to show that he is apart of this country 2. He compared life to sitting at the table.
Theme: Everyone is equal
regardless of race.
Final Interpretation: This poem was about one day being equal to everyone who is "sitting at the table"
