How does this allusion affect the tone of the poem? The poem sounds like a religious lecture or sermon, designed to inspire slaves to rise up against their masters.

The poem sounds like a caution that slavery does not only harm slaves, but may damage the entire country.

The poem’s tone is critical of slaves because they do not stand up for themselves the way Samson does.

The poem’s tone is stern, comparing slaves to the evil people who captured Samson.