The End of Black Harlem Opinion Michael Henry Adams
1.summary
The author believes that although the development of Harlem has improved the economy of Harlem, it has also seriously affected the life of the black people living in Harlem. So Harlem’s development wasn’t exactly right. After reading these articles, I realized that due to the development of Harlem, many historical buildings and art were destroyed, and the price of daily necessities and housing prices rose rapidly. More and more blacks living in Harlem were out of work. This forced them to leave Harlem, live somewhere else, or even become homeless.
2. Questions and Answers
● Why did the government choose to develop Harlem? Because Harlem’s terrain is flat and located above Central Park, it is convenient and quick to get to the airport. So it has a good geographical advantage.
● Why did black people leave Harlem? Because merchants built high-end residences, restaurants, and other places in Harlem. Black people cannot afford high consumption and can only choose to leave.
3. The Art of Quoting
In Michael Henry Adams’s view, “it has long been a swamp of pain and suffering.”4. Quoted interpretation Michael Henry Adams’s point is that the changes in Harlem made it impossible for blacks to fully adapt to the new environment. Rising rents and living expenses. They live in great pain and helplessness, as if trapped in a mire, unable to get rid of.
5.Author’s purpose
The author’s purpose is to use the article to express anger and dissatisfaction at Harlem’s unreasonable development.
10 signs of Harlem’s architectural renaissance
1.summary
The author’s point of view is that great changes have taken place in Harlem since its development. It has busy streets, luxurious apartments and villas, and famous schools. Harlem’s economy has improved a lot. In my opinion, Harlem’s economy is growing very fast. These luxurious buildings and schools encouraged the people who lived in Harlem to spend money, which made Harlem more and more prosperous.
2. Questions and Answers
● What is the architecture of Harlem now? Now Harlem has magnificent buildings, beautiful parks, and many luxurious villas.
● How did Harlem recover? In the 20th century, the government discovered the excellent geographical environment of Harlem and began to build shopping malls and apartments in Harlem, which gradually promoted the development of Harlem.
3. The Art of Quoting
Nick Addamo states, “the area boasts a vibrant breadth of interventions, ranging from historic preservation efforts of charming brownstones, to modern mega-developments of glassy high rises.
4. Quoted interpretation
Nick Addamo’s point is that Harlem’s economy has grown rapidly and many luxurybuildings have emerged. At the same time, Harlem’s traditional buildings werepreserved, allowing history to be preserved.
5.Author’s purpose
The author uses the magazine to express that Harlem has become more and more prosperous and outstanding after its development.
