What does Amanda Gorman mean by the idea of a hill, which is a metaphor that appears in the poem and the title? The US has grown weak over time and is in danger of crumbling, like a hill standing on shaky ground.
The US is superior to most nations and stands tall over them, like a hill standing above the landscape.
The US is trying to become a country that lives up to its ideals, which is a difficult task, like climbing a hill.
The US has worked to become a stronger nation and has recently reached that goal, like a climber reaching the peak of a hill.