Question

Meaning of the poem America by Claude McKay

Answer 1

Claude McKay writes his love for the country and hatred for the country in the poem "America", he illustrates his relationship and experiences with the country.

Explanation:

Harlem Renaissance was one of the greatest turns for the African Americans and Claude McKay was one of the greatest writer who belonged to the Harlem Renaissance.

Claude McKay writes his love for the country and hatred for the country in the poem "America", he illustrates his relationship and experiences with the country. There is lot of hop and love that the poet carries for the country in the poem, there is personification and denoting America as 'she'.

He portrays how African Americans were handled and how they are seen in the present times, he is very strong in overcoming depression and also has high hopes on the country hoping one day it will do better and be better for African Americans.