Question

In this activity, you will respond to questions about the poems that you explored in the tutorial: “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman and “I, Too” by Langston Hughes.

Part A
You studied a text analysis of the poem "I Hear America Singing." Consider how the speaker of the poem describes America as “singing.” Write a paragraph discussing the central theme of the poem, drawing information from the text. Cite specific evidence to support your analysis.

Answer 1

The poet characterizes America as a "pleasure" where individuals work hard regardless of their occupation. He commends the working class of America. "I Hear America Singing" is the topic of the poem. The difficult job was intensive manual work. The poet Whitman obviously devotes this poem to individuals who labor hard day night, regardless of their vocation. For instance, he talks about Carpenter, Mason, Boatman...

Step-by-step explanation:

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