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Neporo4naja [7]
3 years ago
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What is one theme found in Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing"? I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman I hear America singin

g, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The wood-cutter's song, the ploughboy's on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. A. Work and entertainment should not be mixed. B. Diverse people contribute to the country's identity. C. People are more productive when they enjoy their work. D. Working in a modern society allows people to have diverse skills.
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MariettaO [177]3 years ago
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Answer:

B. Diverse people contribute to the country's identity.

Explanation:

Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing" talks about the diverse professions that make up the whole American identity. The poet describes the various<em> "carols"</em> that constitute the nation of America.

As seen in the given poem, Whitman mentions how the various professions, be it <em>"mechanics"</em>, <em>"masons"</em>, <em>"carpenter"</em>, <em>"boatman"</em>, <em>"shoemaker"</em>, <em>"mother"</em> etc all contribute to the harmonious melody in the singing. Through their respective professions, they all sing about their works which shows the united nature of the various people of the country. Through the depiction of the different professions, <u>Whitman emphasizes the interconnectedness of the diverse people that contribute to the identity of the great nation of America</u>.  

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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