Question

explanation of hapiness poem by carl Sandburg​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sandburg tells a story of asking people what they think happiness is. The first two he asks are people who "should" know what happiness is. But both look at him as if he's trying to fool them. He then ventures out to observe some of the lower class and what he sees exemplifies his image of happiness.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A Student's Analysis

This seems like a more light-hearted poem. Sandburg tells a story of asking people what they think happiness is. The first two he asks are people who "should" know what happiness is. But both look at him as if he's trying to fool them. He then ventures out to observe some of the lower class and what he sees exemplifies his image of happiness.

Sandburg's poetry centers around the differences between the lower and upper classes. He continually favors the lower class for their simplicity and how they value the things in their lives. This poem is no different in that sense. We're given two contrasting groups and Sandburg hints that the latter has more to offer in imagery.

Sandburg is showing the reader that the people of Chicago are happy because they find happiness in the things that are important to them, even if they aren't very well educated or wealthy.