Which excerpt from the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” best emphasizes the idea that average Americans felt abandoned by the wealthy elite and the government?
Answer
A
They used to tell me I was building a dream, And so I followed the mob— When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear I was always there—right on the job.
B
Once I built a railroad, made it run, Made it race against time. Once I built a railroad, Now it's done—
C
Say, don't you remember, they called me Al— It was Al all the time. Why don't you remember, I'm your pal— Buddy, can you spare a dime?
D
Once I built a tower, up to the sun, Brick, and rivet, and lime, Once I built a tower, Now it's done—
Explanation
The speaker reminds the listener that he was once known as “Al” and “your pal,” then asks for a dime. This contrast suggests that people who were once treated as friends and valued workers were now ignored when they became poor and needed help. Choice C best conveys the feeling of abandonment by those with power and wealth.
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