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Which statement best expresses the theme of "Democracy" by Langston Hughes?

A. With concession comes great freedom.

B. America's democracy is founded on agriculture.

C. Patience is an important part of a true democracy.

D. True democracy cannot exist without freedom for all.


Democracy by Langston Hughes

Democracy will not come

Today, this year

Nor ever

Through compromise and fear.


I have as much right 5

As the other fellow has

To stand

On my two feet

And own the land.


I tire so of hearing people say, 10

Let things take their course.

Tomorrow is another day.

I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.

I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.


Freedom 15

Is a strong seed

Planted

In a great need.


I live here, too.

I want freedom 20

Just as you

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D. True democracy cannot exist without freedom for all.
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