In his short story “salvation”, Langston Hughes describes an event that happens in his life. Langston has hatred toward whites and this hatred is expressed in this story. He thinks white people think of their own selves as superiors over everybody. That whites are “saints” and that African Americans were “demons” meaning demons are evil. Whites have a hard time being humble about their salvation. African Americans are humble and know that everybody needs Jesus …showed first 75 words of 233 total…

…showed last 75 words of 233 total…had lied. Langston’s aunt is a very religious woman. She puts Langston in a very difficult position thinking he will see the lord. Though Langston doesn’t see or feel the presence of the lord, he lies only to make his aunt happy. Langston feels uncomfortable being in the spotlight of the religious practice and soon finds out that he can’t see Jesus. He doesn’t want to disappoint his aunt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**