How do the mersin Hughes' "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" affect the poem?

They symbolize the beauty and knowledge of the ancient people of Africa

They symbolize the conflict and bloodshed the Amcan people expenenced

They represent the speakers desire to return to his ancestral home in Africa

They represent the deep history and lasting culture of the Alcan people.

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They represent the deep history and lasting culture of the African people.

Explanation:

In the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," Hughes talks about the legacy and past of African people. He tells us that the African soul is very old. He compares this with the ancient rivers, such as the Euphrates, the Congo, the Nile and the Mississippi. By drawing a parallel between African people and ancient times, Hughes wants to highlight the fact that African people have a deep and rich history.

i would say b. good luck!