Read this line from "Song of the Open Road."

Question

Healthy, free, the world before me,
What does the phrase "the world before me" mean in the poem?
• The speaker wants to show others the world.
• The speaker feels the burden of carrying the world
• The speaker has never seen the world's beauty.
• The speaker feels ready to explore the world

Answer 1

In the context of the poem "Song of the Open Road," the phrase "the world before me" suggests that the speaker feels ready to explore the world. It implies a sense of opportunity, freedom, and excitement about the adventures and experiences that lie ahead. Therefore, the correct interpretation from the provided options is:

• The speaker feels ready to explore the world.