This
paper explains that "Theme for English B" is a
poem where Hughes is addressing his
white college instructor, recognizing that he is different from the other members of the class, while also suggesting that there are similarities, since both white Americans and black Americans are part of the same America and the same human race. The author points out that "Negro" is a poem where Hughes reflects on the
history of the African-American and the negative and positive aspects of being a "Negro". The paper relates that "Harlem" is a poem where Hughes refers to his
dream of racial
equality, ponders what happens to a dream deferred, and suggests that the dream will end.