Question

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In the poem “Dream Deferred,” Langston Hughes asks the questions "What happens to a dream deferred?" and "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" What does the author mean by comparing a postponed dream to a dried-up raisin?

The dream will come true with hard work.

The dream will wither and shrivel.

The dream will flower and bear fruit.

The dream will be sweet like a raisin.

Answer 1

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The author is using the image of a dried-up raisin to suggest that a postponed dream can lose its vitality and energy, just like a raisin loses its moisture and plumpness. The comparison implies that when a dream is deferred or put off, it can lose its potential and passion, eventually becoming stagnant and unfulfilled. It serves as a warning of the negative consequences of not pursuing one's dreams in a timely manner.