“i hear america singing”
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“I Hear America Singing”. Walt Whitman. Author: Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Attempted to capture ideals of democracy Considered Bard of Democracy Celebrated America and the Common Man Philosophy grew out of the ideals of Transcendentalism P.432. “I Hear America Singing” p. 442. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Walt Whitman
“I Hear America Singing”
Author: Walt Whitman(1819-1892)
Attempted to capture ideals of democracy
Considered Bard of Democracy
Celebrated America and the Common Man
Philosophy grew out of the ideals of Transcendentalism
P.432
In this poem, the reader envisions a country of people working for the greater good of mankind
These people come together as part of the whole society developing industry and production.
Each person has a different occupation, but each job is important to the bigger picture.
The bigger picture and theme being that of a country in which everyone is working together to create a successful and harmonious civilization.
“I Hear America Singing”p. 442
Poetry that has irregular meter and line length
Designed to re-create the cadences of natural speech
Often used as appropriate to the poet’s or poem’s message
Free Verse
Video reading of the poem 1:03Read page p. 442Complete the Sensory Tools Worksheet on the
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