Analytical Book Review “The Souls of Black Folk” by W. E. B. DuBois W. E. B. DuBois attempts to explain why the “problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line.” DuBois thought that through the dual methods of rationalization and emotional appeal, he would be able to reach his readers by appealing to both of these aspects of human personality. By using tools of logic, DuBois intended to convince his audience that …showed first 75 words of 988 total…

…showed last 75 words of 988 total…are interwoven in The Souls of Black Folk are worthy of attention in today’s politically volatile atmosphere; stories and facts throughout DuBois’ book have insight into present day racial inequities. DuBois wrote this book in the early 1900’s, but it is apparent that his vision of the future of race relations in the United States is still currently relevant. Regrettably, the problem of the Twentieth Century is still inequity amongst the United States citizenry