Question
Which extended metaphor does Whitman use throughout "O Captain! My Captain!?"
Whitman compares Lincoln to a ship captain.
Whitman compares Lincoln to a passenger.
Whitman compares Lincoln to another president.
Whitman compares Lincoln to a crew member.
Whitman compares Lincoln to a ship captain.
Whitman compares Lincoln to a passenger.
Whitman compares Lincoln to another president.
Whitman compares Lincoln to a crew member.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In "O Captain! My Captain!," Walt Whitman uses the extended metaphor of comparing Lincoln to a ship captain. The poem depicts Lincoln as the leader of the nation, navigating through the tumultuous waters of the Civil War. The ship represents the United States, and Lincoln's role as captain symbolizes his leadership and the struggle for the country's survival.