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How does the poet personify the united states in the poem "to his excellency general washington"?

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the poet creates a goddess.
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Answer: 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.

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