What Is The Meaning Of The Poem Lineage By Margaret Walker

“Lineage” by Margaret Walker is a poem that uses many examples of imagery to convey the message that her grandmothers were strong. First, she explains that her grandmothers “...followed plows and bent to toil”(2) which shows that they were strong because plowing is hard work. It also shows that they were strong because the author uses the word “toil”, which means to work hard for a very long time. Only people who are in good physical shape would be able to do that. Second, she claims that her grandmothers were “...full of sturdiness and singing” (5). To be sturdy means to be in good health and to show physical strength, which also shows that her grandmothers were strong. She also says that they were full of singing, which shows that they had