Choose one statement below that explains how the point of view of the speaker of "I Hear America Singing" contrasts with that of "I, Too".

a) Whitman's speaker speaks from a point of view of one who feels valued as an American, while Hughes' speaker does not.

b) Whitman's speaker mainly discusses the challenges of being an American, while Hughes's speaker mainly discusses the benefits of being an American.

c) Whitman's speaker and Hughes's speaker describe the lives of both American men and women.

d) Whitman's speaker does not voice concerns about American life, but Hughes's speaker does.