Part A
What theme does Whitman develop in poem 1 of “Song of Myself”?
With ingenuity, humans can control natural forces.
The key to a long life is an active mind and body.
Those with experience have much to teach those who have none.
Despite its diversity, humankind shares the same origins.
Question 2
Part B
Which line from poem 1 best develops the theme in Part A?
“And what I assume you shall assume,”
“For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”
“Hoping to cease not till death.”
“Nature without check with original energy.”
