This station focuses on the historical context and present-day relevance of the poem. If you feel confident to answer the main task, you understand the themes and perspectives well enough to move on to another station. If you are not sure whether you have reached the correct conclusions, you can take a look at the cheat sheet to compare your answers.
Main Task: In ll. 66-68, the speaker swears the oath that America will be his. Comment on whether you think, the speaker has achieved this goal today.
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Main Task: In ll. 66-68, the speaker swears the oath that America will be his. Comment on whether you think, the speaker has achieved this goal today.