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Explanation:
It uses comparative language to show that the person who was once a slave is now strong, beautiful and with influence. He has earned the right to be treated as an equal.
The promotion from the kitchen area to the parlor table is a symbol of Hughes claim that he is equal.
I too am America.
The blue whale is by far larger than the megalodon shark.
I also concur that Franklin Delano Roosevelt stated this. He made this comment to congress and was wanting congress to support his program that would supposedly assist our friend Great Britain in fighting against Hitler and his regime without directly involving American troops. This comment was made during World War 2.
Hopefully this helps.
