I Hear America Singing Comparison

America is known for its freedom and pride but, America does have some flaws. The authors of both I Hear America Singing and I Too describe America in the past during their time. They both describe how they feel while living in America. In the poem I Hear America Singing, the theme is about pride in America and everyone working and coming together. Walt Whitman feels that America is growing and getting better as a country with everyone working and enjoying what they do. America is filled with joy and pride, “I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong” (1-3). All of the workers are strong and gleeful. Everyone is in harmony while working together. America symbolizes