All people in this world were put on earth to make a difference whether it is a big or small accomplishment. Social issues have been a problem for many years in society. Many people have gone through hardships themselves and eventually helped shape the world into a better place because of the interesting knowledge they have gained throughout history. So many people have tried to help make the world a better place by trying to correct or solve social issues. Six poets and authors who have promoted social change are Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Alice Paul. These six talented idealists share similar but have different purposes for writing. In the poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Walt Whitman shares the
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In his poem, “I Hear America Singing” he shares the different occupations to show how all Americans are included no matter what their race or nationality might be. For example, Whitman includes the quote “I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear”. (Whitman 1). This quote proves Whitman’s uses the dream for freedom being expressed and shown by the people. Throughout the poem Whitman shows the diversity amongst men and woman as well as young and old. Walt Whitman is joyfully sharing the eagerness as he included “Singing with open mouths their strong melodious sons.”(Whitman 11). This quote was included in the poem to share how hard working and dedicated all American workers were due to their chance at freedom. They sang with wide open mouths using strong voices to show their pride is one view of Whitman’s. He describes the voices of Americans and how he envisioned them. He imagined their voices as they worked hard as carpenters, masons and even boatmen. Whitman knew that these ordinary people were just as important as doctors, lawyers or even the president of the United States of
In his poem, “I Hear America Singing” he shares the different occupations to show how all Americans are included no matter what their race or nationality might be. For example, Whitman includes the quote “I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear”. (Whitman 1). This quote proves Whitman’s uses the dream for freedom being expressed and shown by the people. Throughout the poem Whitman shows the diversity amongst men and woman as well as young and old. Walt Whitman is joyfully sharing the eagerness as he included “Singing with open mouths their strong melodious sons.”(Whitman 11). This quote was included in the poem to share how hard working and dedicated all American workers were due to their chance at freedom. They sang with wide open mouths using strong voices to show their pride is one view of Whitman’s. He describes the voices of Americans and how he envisioned them. He imagined their voices as they worked hard as carpenters, masons and even boatmen. Whitman knew that these ordinary people were just as important as doctors, lawyers or even the president of the United States of