PLZZ HELP FAST 2. What is a manifesto?
a reason to agree with someone who is making an argument
O a guide for how to create a new and different government or society
a written argument that explains and justifies someone's beliefs
a story that proves a point without stating the point directly

a written argument that explains and justifies someone's beliefs

Explanation:

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."