In Berry by Langston Hughes we have the theme of connection, racism, dishonesty, greed,

acceptance, compassion and responsibility. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the
reader realises after reading the story that Hughes may be exploring the theme of connection.
Milberry through his efforts at the Home manages to connect with the young disabled children. It is
as though he understands their difficulties and rather than ignore them as others do. He helps them
to the best of his abilities. Spending most of his time after he has finished working playing with the
children