Analysis Let America Be America

Gabrielle Dangler

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Let America Be America Analysis

      I will admit, I am not big into poetry. I should rephrase that, I am not that big into reading poetry. I have just never seemed to get into it. Upon my mother’s first showing me the poem, “Let America Be America,” I rolled my eyes. Why should I care, I didn’t like America, so whatever. I must say though, after hearing this poem my interest was perked. It presented an idea that I duly support.

        In the poem It discusses America yes, but it kind of calls out at America. Reminding me a lot of when in roll my eyes whenever the topic of America being “free” comes up. He’s basically calling out, “Hey America… your soooooo free! HA! Not to me you ‘aint!” I mean this is admirable, especially during this time period. America… you are not free although you preach it. Yea, I’ll admit, not as boring as I had anticipated. He concludes with a call to action. That America could still straighten up its act and become the free nation millions dream of! Of course I am paraphrasing.