a. What is Hughes' purpose in recalling this event?
b. The author's portrayal of the revival meeting is extremely realistic. What rhetorical techniques make it so?
c. What exactly is a religious revival?
d. What Biblical metaphor is Hughes alluding to when he tells the reader that this was to be a special meeting "to bring the young lambs to the fold"?
e. Why does Hughes spend time talking about Westley? How is young Langston different from this boy?
f. What does the author's waiting so long before going up to be "saved" tell you about him?
g. Explain why Langston cries so much after coming home. Is there only one reason behind his tears? What does the last paragraph tell you about the young Langston?
h. What is Hughes' attitude or tone when recalling this incident?
It's about Langston Hughes: "Salvation"