Summary Of Gwendolyn Bennett's Hatred

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Hatred, by Gwendolyn Bennett, is a dark, disturbing poem of her overwhelming hatred focused on racist individuals. She uses multiple metaphoric devices to draw connections to racial inequality and is constantly criticized by racist for her push for equality. “I shall hate you. Like a dart of singing steel.” (Bennett 1-2) refers to the entire resisting group of human equality. Gwendolyn fights for equal rights and clearly demonstrates that she will never back down “As pines are sober. When they stand etched. Against the sky.” (Bennett 6-8). The message she conveys is that the Harlem Renaissance is an immovable force and that these familiar, famous voices will always fight and settle for nothing but complete equality. Bennett would also battle

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