Asked by Emi

What can you infer about the poet’s attitude about humanity from these lines in “Song of Myself”?

These are really the thoughts of all men in all ages and lands, they are not original with me, / If they are not yours as much as mine they are nothing, or next to nothing. . . .


A. Whitman is pleased to acknowledge that he borrowed ideas in “Song of Myself” from other epic heroes.

C. Whitman believes that he can predict what people who read his poetry in the future will think.

D. Whitman thinks that his poetry is worthwhile only if readers agree with him.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Is this one of your choices?

Whitman believes that his observations are, in some sense, universally shared
Answered by Emi
Yes Ma'am Ms.Sue and it was wrong.

I am thinking this may be the answer but not totally sure.

Answer choice C

C. Whitman believes that he can predict what people who read his poetry in the future will think.
Answered by Ms. Sue
It seems to me that Whitman believed his observations were universally shared. However, if the computer marked it wrong, C may be the answer.

Answered by Emi
Ok Thank you so much ma'am for your help!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
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