What does the poem dreams by Lanston Hughes mean?

Answer 1

yes there is. its pretty obvious though. to inform you, a metaphor is used to compare two different things without using 'like' or 'as'

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 dreams mean we have to hold to dreams not go to the dreams we have to wait to the dreams come to us. because if we hold fast to dreams we die no dreams anymore in the life.

Answer 2

First, "figurative language" simply means ways of painting a picture using words, often by similes (comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" to make the comparison-- love is like a rose) or metaphors (comparing two unlike things directly, without using "like" or "as"-- love is a rose). In the poem "Dreams," Langston Hughes was talking about how important it to hold on to your dreams, to never give up on what you are hoping for. He says that if we allow dreams to die, "Life is a broken-winged bird/ That cannot fly." This is a metaphor-- directly comparing life to a bird that cannot fly because its wing is broken-- like that bird, we become emotionally crippled if we lose our dreams. He also says, "Life is a barren field/Frozen with snow," another metaphor. A life without dreams becomes empty and cold.

Answer 3

"Dreams" by Langston Hughes emphasizes the importance of holding onto one's dreams and aspirations, even when faced with challenges and obstacles. The poem encourages readers to keep striving for their goals, reminding them that dreams have the power to inspire, uplift, and drive individuals towards a brighter future.