Explanation:
Hayden's use of capitalization develops a theme in "American Journal" because Hayden's use of capitalization emphasizes the control The Counselor's have on their society.
In this poem by Robert Hayden, the poet described several characteristics of American society in detail. After his observations, he makes a report to The Counselor whom he seems to respect.
In this poem, the poet did not use capitalization on basic nouns like America. Only The Counselor and the Unknowable Essence were capitalized.
A possible reason for this is to demonstrate the superiority of these personalities over the other people and places in the poem.
