1. According to Du Bois, his “tragic song” is of great significance to the history and culture of African Americans. Since these songs show the development of the African American form, these songs reflect the desire for peace in the afterlife, so that they are quite important.

2. In this chapter, I believe that “My Way is the Cloud” and Go Tell It On the Mountain” are the most important songs, because they represent African Americans’ special status and status in History Secure and free.