Langston Hughes: Poems
What is the metaphor in the poem "Mother to Son"?
What is the metaphor in the poem "Mother to Son"?
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The metaphor in "Mother to Son" is found in the staircase, which represents the mother's life. Contrary to what we'd initially believe, the "crystal" staircase does not allude to a life of opulence, but rather a life of hardships.
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