American Poem
America
BY WALT WHITMAN
Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,
All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old,
Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,
Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love,
A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,
Chair’d in the adamant of Time.
Literary Devices in Poem:
Metaphor: The Whole poem is a metaphor because it is comparing America to a mother.
Tone: Comforting, because its comparing it to a mother and a mother is a comforting woman.
Connotation: This poem is positive because a mother is a positive aspect in life. Also because it points out all the positive characteristics of America.
These literary devices make the poem more beautiful by comparing America to that of a loving mother.
Learn about American Culture
In reading this poem, a student could learn a lot about American culture or values. The ideal view of America is a place that is much different from the rest of the world, especially during this time. It's a place were people are treated equally and are allowed to be free. This poem is a reflection of how people are treated as citizens of America. The poem talks about all people being equal. That no man is above the rest. This poem also implies the freedom you have in America. This means life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The poem also compares America to a mother. A mother is nurturing and cares for her children. This poem is applying that America caters to us, the people.
BY WALT WHITMAN
Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,
All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old,
Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,
Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love,
A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,
Chair’d in the adamant of Time.
Literary Devices in Poem:
Metaphor: The Whole poem is a metaphor because it is comparing America to a mother.
Tone: Comforting, because its comparing it to a mother and a mother is a comforting woman.
Connotation: This poem is positive because a mother is a positive aspect in life. Also because it points out all the positive characteristics of America.
These literary devices make the poem more beautiful by comparing America to that of a loving mother.
Learn about American Culture
In reading this poem, a student could learn a lot about American culture or values. The ideal view of America is a place that is much different from the rest of the world, especially during this time. It's a place were people are treated equally and are allowed to be free. This poem is a reflection of how people are treated as citizens of America. The poem talks about all people being equal. That no man is above the rest. This poem also implies the freedom you have in America. This means life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The poem also compares America to a mother. A mother is nurturing and cares for her children. This poem is applying that America caters to us, the people.