The Roots And Ee Cummings

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The definitions of good and being are similar because these two words define the best in people’s character. Each poet defines “being” as a good thing because it defines a person’s worth. The three poets made it clear that there could be more than one meaning to these words by giving us different definitions throughout their poems. Being and Unbeing doesn’t have a certain definition because it’s based on the person's value. A person’s character and perspectives are not similar to others which is why these words have more than one meaning. The three poets: Sonia Sanchez, The Roots and ee cummings prove throughout their poem that there is more than one meaning to being. Each poet may have a different definition of being, but they all have on

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