Review the poem “To His Excellency General Washington” by Phillis Wheatley and answer the following questions. Wherever relevant, provide textual evidence to support your answers.
Part A
How does the poet personify the United States?
Wheatley personifies the United States as a beautiful and powerful human-like goddess. She has golden hair that is tied by olive and laurel sprigs, signifying peace and victory.
Wheatley portrays the United States as a beautiful and powerful humanoid goddess. Her golden locks are entwined with olive and laurel branches, which symbolize peace and victory.
