He said "Life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly"
In Langston Hughes' poem "Dreams," a broken-winged bird represents a dream that has been deferred or deferred. It symbolizes the suppression or failure of one's aspirations, conveying a sense of hopelessness or unfulfilled potential.
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Some famous quotes by Langston Hughes include "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly" and "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" Langston Hughes is known for his powerful and impactful poetry that often explores themes of identity, equality, and the African American experience in America.
The figure of speech used in the bolded lines is a simile. It compares life to a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, emphasizing the idea that without dreams, life loses its ability to soar and reach its full potential.
There are many quotes by Dicey Langston. One of it is: Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. The link below provides the quotes.
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In the poem Dreams by Langston Hughes, the narrator is advising the reader to never stop dreaming and to never give up on a dream. The reason for this is because he/she feels that the world is a very depressing place, but dreams can make it wondrous and exciting ("Life is a broken-winged bird/ That cannot fly").
A wide winged sea bird? As in any wide winged sea bird? I'd say an albatross. :)
The figure of speech used in the bold line "Life is a broken-winged bird" is a simile. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to show similarity.
It is a pessimistic outlook on life, that one is unable to accomplish what they want to do. It is also partly redundant: a broken-winged bird would be unlikely to fly, unless it was a minor fracture. That might be a better analogy: you can only soar in life if you overcome the challenges that hold you back.
I am assuming you are getting this from the Poem "Dreams", by Langston Hughes. DREAMS Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. This line is a metaphor, explaining that if you give up on your dreams, you have very little to live for to look forward to, and life is meaningless. It of course does this by comparing this life to "A barren field/Frozen with snow"
Alabamas bird is the Golden-Winged Woodpecker.