The work of literature from the course that had the most meaning for me is “Salvation” by Langston Hughes. The story focuses on Hughes’ spiritual experience when he was 13 years old. He talks about a time when he had to pretend to be saved at his aunt’s revival just because everyone was expecting him to. His story brings light to the social exception of the society and ones personal beliefs. I relate to the author as it brings back the memory of when I was studying at a christian school which means christian dominant activities. In one such activity similar to that of Hughes. I also pretended I wanted to saved even though I have had no such feelings or any idea what it is like to be saved, I was only following the crowd. With no knowledge of Salvation outside of school. I think this writing had the most meaning to me because it brought back my own experiences growing up.
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