In his short story "salvation", Langston Hughes describes an event that happens in his life. Langston has hatred toward whites and this hatred is expressed in this story. He thinks white people think of their own selves as superiors over everybody. That whites are "saints" and that African Americans were "demons" meaning demons are evil. Whites have a hard time being humble about their salvation. African Americans are humble and know that everybody needs Jesus to wash away their sins.
             When Langston goes onto the age of thirteen, there was a big revival at his Auntie Reed's church and his Aunt determines that the time has come for Langston to be saved. The preacher preaches a wonderful sermon and each youngster goes to Jesus. Langston is the only one left waiting for the Lord to come. To save his aunt from embarrassment, Langston tells of the lord's presence. Later, Langston goes to bed crying because he had lied.
             Langston's aunt is a very religious woman. She puts Langston in a very difficult position thinking he will see the lord. Though Langston doesn't see or feel the presence of the lord, he lies only to make his aunt happy. Langston feels uncomfortable being in the spotlight of the religious practice and soon finds out that he can't see Jesus. He doesn't want to disappoint his aunt.
            
            
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