Hughes made the final line of “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” stand as its own stanza. How does this structure impact the
reading of the poem?
A It disrupts the rhythm of the poem forcing the reader to slow down and consider the author’s words,
B It draws attention to the similarity between the opening line and the closing line.
C It spotlights the author’s uncertainty towards his topic of dreams.
Dit emphasizes a final, destructive image that stresses the theme of the poem.