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Arna bontemps

Arna bontemps. By: Khristian K ellier. Arna Bontemps. born on October 13, 1902, died June 4, 1973 Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, At the age of three his moved to California Arna grew up in California Attended San Fernando Academy boarding school

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Arna bontemps

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  1. Arna bontemps By: Khristian Kellier

  2. Arna Bontemps • born on October 13, 1902, died June 4, 1973 • Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, • At the age of three his moved to California • Arna grew up in California • Attended San Fernando Academy boarding school • His father told him not to act colored • In 1924 he accepted a teaching position in Harlem • He married Alberta Johnson, a former student they had six kids

  3. Three T’s Theme -this story was about a slave revolt in Virginia lead by a slave named Gabriel -this story is about how you should get up and stand up for your right Tone -the mood of this is a bit sad but if you think of it its pretty uplifting -the feeling I get from the story is a feeling of willpower Technique -the form is just a typical story lay out -there was nothing special about the language -

  4. Contributions • Worked with people like Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer • Joined a group of African American artist that brought attention to the movement • Many of his poems showed themes of endurance and dignity ad he fought to reflect traditions and culture of the African American race

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