What object or image most symbolizes America in the eyes of most people? The Statue of Liberty? The bald eagle? Fireworks on the fourth of the July? The Dallas Cowboys? Different images serve to conjure up different feelings in different people. For some people, particularly those in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell comes to mind when they think of America and freedom. The Liberty Bell stands strong as one of the most important American symbols of our time. She faithfully stood by in 1776 at the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, supported America after the devastating attack of 9/11, and continues to stand by as a constant symbol of the freedom that Americans enjoy. But, not everybody thinks alike about this great American symbol. Many people have different views of the Liberty Bell, whether they believe it to be a symbol of peace and justice or a representation of the things that are wrong with the country. Whether good or bad, most everyone has an opinion and some people are not shy about sharing theirs with others.
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Moore focuses on the positive values that the Liberty Bell represents. Moore skillfully organizes this poem in rhyming stanzas with eight lines per stanza. In the poem, he writes, “Till every man, as God’s elect, kneel down to pray”. One could infer from this line that Moore believes people should worship the bell. He also mentions that the bell should ring until the slaves are free, implying that the Liberty Bell represent the civil rights movement. In stanza two Moore states, “Ring it Southward, till its voice for slaver toll, for slavery toll;”, this could be interpreted as saying people should speak out, and share their opinions about civil rights. The Liberty Bell should not just stand as a symbol of freedom, but should be used to pursue
Moore focuses on the positive values that the Liberty Bell represents. Moore skillfully organizes this poem in rhyming stanzas with eight lines per stanza. In the poem, he writes, “Till every man, as God’s elect, kneel down to pray”. One could infer from this line that Moore believes people should worship the bell. He also mentions that the bell should ring until the slaves are free, implying that the Liberty Bell represent the civil rights movement. In stanza two Moore states, “Ring it Southward, till its voice for slaver toll, for slavery toll;”, this could be interpreted as saying people should speak out, and share their opinions about civil rights. The Liberty Bell should not just stand as a symbol of freedom, but should be used to pursue