Blog post #1 prompt 1
Throughout all of our readings, I have found several examples of how vernacular traditions have been portrayed. For me, vernacular traditions are a great example of why you can see culture evolve over time and the role it played or still plays to this day. It's an insight into people's beliefs and a way for them to express themselves. Specifically, in African American literature, the use of vernacular traditions is used to express the author's struggles or convey a deeper message. We see several examples of this in works of literature, like A Black Man Talks of Reaping,g or poems like Langston Hughes ' “Harlem” are clear examples of how authors used vernacular traditions in their writing. For instance, "Harlem" by Langston Hughes uses plain spoken language to evoke a sense of imagery. By using everyday words like rotten meat, sun, or syrup, the reader can visualize what is being said and feel a more profound connection to the writing. The poem also reflects o...