Tone in “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman’s poem I Hear America Singing celebrates the unity, dignity, and freedom of American workers. Through a cheerful and optimistic tone, Whitman highlights the individualism of each worker while emphasizing their collective strength and unity. The use of vivid, uplifting adjectives and sound devices enhances the joyful, vibrant mood, reinforcing the poem’s theme. This paper explores how tone reveals the poem’s portrayal of the American working class as energetic, industrious, and hopeful.
References
Whitman, W. (1867). I Hear America Singing. The Academy of American Poets. Web.
Walt Whitman (n.d.). The Academy of American Poets. Web.
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Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, January 6). Tone in “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman. https://studycorgi.video/tone-in-i-hear-america-singing-by-walt-whitman/