Question

Based on the style and language used in “The Railroad Earth,” Kerouac would most likely agree that the writing of the text
was greatly influenced by his favorite jazz musicians.
was a result of his interest in Japanese haiku.
was inspired by his interest in Buddhism and spiritual enlightenment.
was an attempt to create a work to initiate the Beat movement.

Answer 1

was greatly influenced by his favorite jazz musicians.

Kerouac’s “spontaneous prose” in The Railroad Earth echoes jazz improvisation (syncopated rhythms, breath-driven sentences, and an urgent, flowing spontaneity). While haiku, Buddhism and the Beat context influenced his themes, the style and language most directly reflect jazz.