Question

What is the theme of the poem below? What is the author revealing about America?

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I Hear America Singing

By Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892)

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe
and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off
work,
The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing
as he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the
morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work,
or of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young
fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.

Answer 1

Answer: The theme of the poem is taking joy in one's work and also for being productive.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme of the poem "I Hear America Singing" is simply about taking joy in the work thatnines does and being productive.

The work of the people in different occupations were identified by Whitman. He identifies the works of the carpenter, mason, shoemaker, woodcutter, boatman etc.

This poem shows the joyous reflection of Americans, and how they go about their daily activities happily, healthy, and have a sense of contentment.