Section: English Language & Composition

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The author shares a selection of verses from Hughes’ poetry in the middle of the essay. These lines are meant to show how:

1. Hughes’ narrator hates his country.
2. Hughes’ narrator idolizes his teacher.
3. Hughes’ narrator wants to fight his teacher.
4. Hughes’ narrator is proud and defiant.
5. Hughes’ narrator is withdrawn and indifferent.

Because Hughes' narrator is aware of what his past is and what role he's "supposed to" have, the confidence with which he equates himself to the teacher makes Answer 4 the best choice.