I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
Question
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Based on this excerpt, why is Whitman’s poem considered an example of transcendental poetry?
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Responses
It promotes celebration and singing.
It promotes celebration and singing.
It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.
It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.
It emphasizes the self and individuality.
It emphasizes the self and individuality.
It points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.
It points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.
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The best response to explain why Whitman’s poem is considered an example of transcendental poetry is:
It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.
Transcendental poetry often emphasizes the interconnectedness of all individuals and the shared experiences of humanity. Whitman's assertion that what he assumes, others shall assume, reflects this idea of unity and collective experience.
