Question

1. in dreams, what does the \broken - winged bird\ symbolize?

a. the beauty of nature and freedom
b. a metaphor for wealth and prosperity
c. the limitations and lost potential caused by racial inequality
d. the resilience of those who hold onto their dreams

Explanation:

In Langston Hughes' Dreams, the "broken - winged bird" is a powerful symbol. A bird with a broken wing cannot fly freely. This is used as a metaphor. Racial inequality in society can be seen as "breaking" the "wings" (opportunities, freedoms) of marginalized groups. Just as a broken - winged bird cannot reach its full potential (fly), people affected by racial inequality have their potential limited.
Option a is incorrect because the focus is not on the beauty of nature and freedom in a positive, unencumbered sense. Option b is wrong as there is no connection to wealth and prosperity. Option d is about resilience, but the "broken - winged" part emphasizes limitation rather than just resilience.

Answer:

C. The limitations and lost potential caused by racial inequality