The first poem I am going to talk about is called “I hear America singing” written by Walt Whitman. The second poem is called “Let America be America again” by Langston Hughes.
These two poems have a few similarities that I am going to talk about. The first similarity is that both of these poems themes are centered towards the main idea of America and the american dream. These poems talk about how the american dream is all based upon opportunity. The main similarity that caught my eye is where both poems have a list of individuals talking about their american experiences and how they made it through all the troubles that came along with it. The american dream in my perspective is all about going after something you’ve always wanted and actually being able to get it. These poets seem to have similar writing techniques with different perspectives, so here are some differences. …show more content…
“I hear America singing” is all about pride for your country while “Let America be America again” is about how some people never got the rights that all Americans were promised. “America never was America to me” Hughes says in “Let America be America again”. What he means by that statement is about how he isn’t experiencing all the great things everyone else is saying about America. Hughes poem explains how freedom was hidden from people. “And who are you that draws your veil across the stars?” says Hughes in a disappointed tone. He is trying to explain to people that America doesn’t care about the poor people. America is all about making money, that’s what supposedly makes the world go ‘round. While “I hear America singing” celebrates America’s potential to become more powerful as a country. “Let America be America again” wants to progress into what we as one country can become and achieve
These two poems have a few similarities that I am going to talk about. The first similarity is that both of these poems themes are centered towards the main idea of America and the american dream. These poems talk about how the american dream is all based upon opportunity. The main similarity that caught my eye is where both poems have a list of individuals talking about their american experiences and how they made it through all the troubles that came along with it. The american dream in my perspective is all about going after something you’ve always wanted and actually being able to get it. These poets seem to have similar writing techniques with different perspectives, so here are some differences. …show more content…
“I hear America singing” is all about pride for your country while “Let America be America again” is about how some people never got the rights that all Americans were promised. “America never was America to me” Hughes says in “Let America be America again”. What he means by that statement is about how he isn’t experiencing all the great things everyone else is saying about America. Hughes poem explains how freedom was hidden from people. “And who are you that draws your veil across the stars?” says Hughes in a disappointed tone. He is trying to explain to people that America doesn’t care about the poor people. America is all about making money, that’s what supposedly makes the world go ‘round. While “I hear America singing” celebrates America’s potential to become more powerful as a country. “Let America be America again” wants to progress into what we as one country can become and achieve