Question

in the poem \mothers\ by nikki giovanni, how does the allusion to samson contribute to the meaning of the poem? (1 point) it explains why the speakers mother wore her hair long. it shows what country the speaker and her mother are from. it shows the speaker thinks of her mother as a strong person. it shows the speaker was brought up in a religious household. it explains why the speakers mother sat in the living room at night.

Explanation:

In the Bible, Samson's strength was often associated with his hair. By alluding to Samson, the speaker likely draws a parallel to her mother's strength. It is not about hair - length, country - origin, religious upbringing, or a reason for sitting in the living - room.

Answer:

It shows the speaker thinks of her mother as a strong person.