Historical Perspectives: America

1. "I, too Hear American Singing"

1.1. Perspective:

1.1.1. The perspective is of an African American slave in America.

1.2. Tone:

1.2.1. Empowering and Inspirational

1.3. Mood:

1.3.1. Serious

1.4. Evidence:

1.4.1. "But I laugh, and eat well, and grow strong."

1.4.2. "Nobody’ll dare Say to me, 'Eat in the kitchen' "

2. "I Hear American Singing"

2.1. Perspective:

2.1.1. The perspective is of middle class White Americans.

2.2. Tone:

2.2.1. Joyful and Hardworking

2.3. Mood:

2.3.1. Motivational

2.4. Evidence:

2.4.1. "Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,"

2.4.2. "Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs."

3. By: Nick Couse & Morgan Haskett