Which statement most accurately describes the central theme of Langston Hughes’s poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"?

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It reflects on the estrangement of contemporary individuals from the natural world.It explores the cultural separation experienced by African Americans in the New England region.It contemplates the collective and historical foundations of personal identity.It considers the poet’s own journey through cultural assimilation.

Explanation

Option C is correct because the poem emphasizes the deep connection between individual identity and the shared historical and cultural experiences of African Americans, portrayed through the metaphor of rivers.