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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."
I have no chair, no church, no philosophy,
I lead no man to a dinner-table, library, exchange,
But each man and each woman of you I lead upon a knoll,
My left hand hooking you round the waist,
My right hand pointing to landscapes of continents and the public road.
Which statement best describes how these lines reflect the theme of the poem?
A. They indicate that Whitman is more interested in communicating with individuals than society.
B. They show Whitman’s sociability and his interest in human nature.
C. They reflect Whitman’s desire to share his love of the wilderness.
D. They suggest that Whitman views all individuals as equals who should communicate with each other as such.
The answer to this question is A. They indicate that Whitman is more interested in communicating with individuals than society.
Explanation:
In the poem "Song of Myself", Walt Whitman focuses on recognizing his value as an individual and the value of other individuals in society. In the section presented, the author shows the importance of communicating and interacting with individuals as he explains "My left hand hooking you round the waist", which shows through figurative language the interaction between individuals. This is emphasized by the use of "each man and each woman" as Whitman does not refer to others as a group but recognizes individuality. Thus, the theme or message about the importance of individuals is reflected in these lines because "they indicate that Whitman is more interested in communicating with individuals than society."
Answer:
A: They indicate that Whitman is more interested in communicating with individuals than society.
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