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The analytical side of poetry is one of the more difficult aspects of the form. Having to find the hidden meaning and what the author is trying to convey is not always the easiest or most straight forward path. Sometimes research and looking beyond the most obvious meaning is necessary. Finding the authors background and history helps the reader understand their true meaning.in "Harlem" by Langston Hughes, it is a commentary on the big dreams and beliefs black americans invested into the New York suburb. He is well versed in that culture as he was a native of there for many years.