John Henry: American LEgend
Anna Terese Aucoin
The legend of John Henry
- John Henry was an African American.
- He was known for using his hammer to carve out tunnels for trains.
- Nicknamed "The Steel Driving Man," he worked for the C&O railroad.
Qualities of John Henry
- The folk tale of John Henry exemplifies a lesson/moral by showing how one's passion can also be the death of them.
- Also, this legend displays a conflict because John Henry is forced to face a steam drill in a contest in which he must drill further.