More Harlem Renaissance Fun

March 19, 2009

“The New Negro”

• Writers and artists wanted to change stereotypes

• From ex-slaves and inferior, to a race of cultural bearers

• Popularized by an essay by Alain Locke (1925)

What is “The New Negro”?

Someone who:• Claims own social identity• Creates a unique cultural identity• Is Bold• Has pride in heritage• Rejects stereotypes• Politically active against segregation and lynching

What are the results?

• Paved the way for civil rights movement of the ’50s and ’60s

• African American art begins to take a prominent place in culture

• Influenced modernism

What is tone?

• The author’s attitude toward the subject.

• We can tell a lot from a person’s tone of voice.• Tone is the way the author gets their attitude

across.

• Let’s try a few examples…

“How it Feels to Be Colored Me”Zora Neale Hurston

• What is the essay about?

• What does she say about herself?

• How does she say it?

• What language does she use?

• What is her tone?

POETRY TIME!!!!

• We will divide into groups.

• In your groups you will answer a few questions. Pick a recorder.

• Turn in ONE answer sheet for the group.

• Use textual support for your ideas.

• Enjoy this amazing and beautiful poetry!

Groups• Group 1- Lavina,

Matt, Cylenthia, Bryan, Chris

• Group 2-Nick B, Samantha G, Caitlin, Travis

• Group 3- Robert, Sun, Adam, Danielle

• Group 4- Megan, Samantha D, Dylan, Glori

• Group 5-David, Brandi, Alex, Kasey

• Group 6- Mike, Kendall, Brandon, Zach, Panaiot

• Group 7-Shane, Katerina, Marcus, Alison, Jack

• Group 8-Nick C, Ryan, Rachel, Tyler, Trisha

Answer these questions…

• What happens in the poem?

• What is the subject of the poem?

• Who is the speaker?

• To whom are they speaking?

• What sort of imagery do they use?

• What is their tone or attitude toward the subject? (use your tone handout!)

Websites referenced

• http://www.iniva.org/harlem/negro.html