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A Dream Deferred By Langston Hughes

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What happens to a dream deferred? … the poem “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes explores the topic of deferred dreams and connects to the reader because everyone has lost dreams. Many people have interpreted the poem in different ways. Nike's “A Dream Deferred” and Khandi Alexander's “A dream deferred” are examples of different interpretations and artistic expressions of Hughes’s poem. These different interpretations are essential to understand because it shows how the meaning of words can change when different contexts, sounds, and visual elements are used.

To start, Nike's “A Dream differed” is a video advertisement that depicts athlete Sanya Richards training after having bad performance in her previous years. The video uses a combination of elements to show the listener what message Nike is trying to convey. They use sad and slow music as well as have an announcer, in the beginning, describe Sanya’s failure, and towards the end audience applauding can be heard. Nike also uses visuals such as Sanya Richards training and running on a track. The video shows the disappointed faces of people who could be loved ones. lastly, the video shows a dove flying away and the screen turns black and shows the Nike logo “Just do it.” The poem is read in a slow, solemn tone. The main idea of this advertisement is to tell athletes that even if …show more content…

In this version of “A Dream Deferred” Khandi Alexander uses more emotion and emphasis in her voice. The video shows images of black people struggling with homelessness, jail, and other various other social issues. Then shows images of them happy, having an education, and succeeding in general. The purpose of this vocal performance is to motivate black people of any age who may be struggling (with poverty, drug abuse, criminal history, etc.) There is still a chance and hope for them to get an education and succeed in

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