Question

Why does Walt Whitman use the word singing in the title “i hear America singing”

Answer 1

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Whitman starts of the poem by stating, "I hear America singing", suggesting that the people who he discusses in the lines to follow are not just individuals but part of something bigger. The use of the word "carols" given to the songs sung by the people, suggests that he gave the poem a more spiritual or religious touch.

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Answer 2

Answer:

to illustrate a misguided and simple interpretation of American society to reflect a hopeful, cohesive view of American society to highlight the importance of labor rights for workers in America to show that having a positive outlook