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Langston Hughes
“Salvation”
Explain how the incident at the church altered Hughes’ perception of religion and possibly life itself.
When Hughes describes the church atmosphere in this story, do you feel like you could relate in any of your own experiences in church if you’ve ever gone? Explain.
After reading about the narrator’s experience at church, do you think what the church did was successful in getting its point across and saving these children, or were the methods used more counterproductive? Explain your answer.
