Carlos Albizu University, ENGL-125, Prof.

Vazquez Matos, Joelisse

Luis G. Figueroa,
November 6, 2023, - salvation by langston hughes

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1.Who narrates the story? From what point in time is it told?

- The narrative of Langston Hughes' "Salvation" is told by Hughes himself. Hughes serves as the
narrator of the essay, which is written in the first person. He talks about how he went to a church
revival session as a young child. The story is recounted from a retrospective point in time, most
likely years after the actual events took place, as the author looks back on his early years.

2. What does the narrator expect to happen when he is to be saved? What does happen?
- Langston Hughes' "Salvation" has preconceived notions about what would transpire after he is
saved. He anticipates a profoundly spiritual encounter that will transform him. In particular, he
thinks that he will sense Jesus in his heart and see a light when he is saved. He is thrilled about
the prospect of having a face-to-face conversation with the divine and has been eagerly awaiting
this opportunity. Rather, he speaks of feeling under pressure and with expectations from his aunt
and other saved youngsters, as well as from the adults in the congregation.
3. What type of essay is this?
-Salvation by Langston hughes is a very personal narrative essay.

4. What happens at the end of the essay? How does the author feel?
- Langston Hughes muses on the aftermath of the church revival service at the end of his poem
"Salvation". He admits to being extremely conflicted and disillusioned. That night, the lie he told
haunts him when he goes to bed. Because he feigned to be saved but hadn't actually undergone
the promised spiritual transformation, he reports feeling a deep sense of guilt and shame.