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How does the poet personify Chicago in lines 1-5 of the poem "Chicago"?
In lines 1-5 of "Chicago," Carl Sandburg personifies the city by attributing human roles and characteristics to it. He calls Chicago "Hog Butcher for the World," "Tool Maker," and "Player with...
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What are the best and worst aspects of the city in Sandburg's "Chicago"?
The best aspect of the city is its strength and vibrancy. The worst aspects of the city are the "painted women under the gas lamps luring the farm boys", while others include "wickedness",...