The Harlem Renaissance initiated a cultural awakening or blossoming of music, art, and literature among the African American community. Their voice, so to speak, was heard around the world especially throughout the United States. Furthermore, many of the creative short stories are still very influential to this day. Two popular short stories from writers of that era are Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" and Richard Wright's "Big Black Good Man." Although, both reveal the struggles of …showed first 75 words of 1084 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1084 total…man who learns his lesson at the ending. Wright uses symbolism to express to white America there is nothing to fear because of desegregation while Hurston uses dialect and characterization to paint a picture of her culture and send a message to abused women. Even though Hurston, Wright, and the other Harlem Renaissance writers work differed in many ways, their voice was heard around the world and has influenced our way of life and thought.