Question
from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, and what i assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
based on this excerpt, why is Whitman's peom considered an example of transcendental poetry?
a. it promotes celebration and singing
b. it calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things
c. it emphasizes the self and individually
d. it points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, and what i assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
based on this excerpt, why is Whitman's peom considered an example of transcendental poetry?
a. it promotes celebration and singing
b. it calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things
c. it emphasizes the self and individually
d. it points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.
Answers
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Whitman's poem is considered an example of transcendental poetry primarily because of its emphasis on the self and the interconnectedness of all individuals. The line "I celebrate myself, and sing myself" highlights individualism, while "every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you" suggests a unity among all people. Therefore, the best answer is:
**b. it calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.**
This reflects the transcendental belief in the connection between the individual self and the greater universe, emphasizing both individuality and the shared experience of humanity.
**b. it calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.**
This reflects the transcendental belief in the connection between the individual self and the greater universe, emphasizing both individuality and the shared experience of humanity.