What is the theme of The Ballad of John Henry?

What is the theme of The Ballad of John Henry? Major Themes in “John Henry”: Bravery, courage, and death are the major themes of this poem. The poem revolves around a historical moment when John Henry does an impossible job. He must hammer down a steel drill into a rock and set the explosives to … Continue reading What is the theme of The Ballad of John Henry?