Answer:
The main idea of Okita's poems is that cultural heritage and physical appearances do not determine what it means to be an American. Orika expresses more about how people can experience the culture.
After his release from jail, a friend paid his taxes for him, Thoreau reflects on how his perceptions of his neighbors has changed. ... After his release from jail, a friend paid his taxes for him, Thoreau reflects on how his perceptions of his neighbors has changed.
