Walt Whitman's I Hear America Singing

“I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman is written in first-person point of view. Whitman writes the poem in first person using the word “I”. Whitman, as the narrator, hears and observes the hardworking individuals of America as they carry out their everyday responsibilities. We see through the eyes of Whitman, and not any of the characters within the poem. If it weren’t first-person point of view, we would not be able to understand each different character and what tasks they deliver to America. As Walt Whitman sightsees America, he explains listening as the working men and women sing about how pleased they are, and how wonderous America is.

“I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear…”, “Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong…” Whitman uses words like "blithe and strong" referring to happiness and pride, and “belongs to him" which exalts their pride while working. The tone of “I Hear America Singing” is joyful. Walt Whitman rejoices the ordinary life of a regular American as they go about his or her daily responsibilities. He shows satisfaction is possible through one loving their everyday work. The tone of the poem “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman is jubilant and happy. The poem expresses Whitman’s’ celebration

The author states, “I am the darker brother”, talking on behalf of his race, since during his time African Americans were treated unfairly because of their skin color. Hughes does not mention the words racism, segregation, discrimination, or anything about the Civil Rights Movement. Instead, Hughes’ refers to a “darker brother” being told to eat somewhere else. As it talks of such a brother, the reader can easily infer the poem as a cry for the African-American man. This leads the reader to really see the point of view of the