"I Hear America Singing" celebrates the diversity and collective spirit of American workers. Whitman highlights the importance of each individual contributing to the overall fabric of American society through their unique talents and skills.
America, the varied carols I hear, everyone one is singing for i hear America singing, they plank or beam the mason singing his as he measures his work or leaves off work, Oh i hear America singing
In "I Hear America Singing," Walt Whitman celebrates various common American workers such as mechanics, carpenters, masons, boatmen, and mothers. He highlights the dignity and pride in their work, portraying a diverse and harmonious workforce contributing to the greater American society.
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The singing was their work The singing was their lives.
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Whitman can hear mechanics, sewing girls, and drunks (he calls them young fellows) singing in this poem.
Ben Casey - 1961 I Hear America Singing 2-11 was released on: USA: 10 December 1962
In "I Hear America Singing," Walt Whitman uses the poetic devices of alliteration, imagery, and repetition. Alliteration is seen in phrases like "the varied carols" and "singing with open mouths." Imagery is used to create vivid pictures of different workers singing their individual songs. Repetition of the phrase "I hear America singing" emphasizes the theme of unity in diversity.
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Walt Whitman uses the word "singing" in the title "I Hear America Singing" to represent the diverse sounds of labor and daily life in America, symbolizing the harmony and unity found in everyday work and activities. The word "singing" reflects a sense of joy, celebration, and freedom in the American experience portrayed in the poem.
In "I Hear America Singing," Walt Whitman celebrates the diversity and unity of American workers by portraying their various songs as a harmonious national chorus. He showcases the beauty of ordinary individuals finding joy and pride in their work, symbolizing the collective spirit of America. Whitman emphasizes how these songs contribute to the rich tapestry of American life and culture.