Question

the keel is the part of the ship that provides stability. what is whitman referring to with the phrase the steady keel

Answer 1

Answer:

The idea of freedom that the United States stands for

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The keen is a part of the boat that is used to support the boat, as in the poem the keen is used as a symbol of a strong nation.

Explanation:

The first use of the keel represents stability that the boat needs to have on the water. The other use of keel is as a synecdoche.  

In Witman’s poem, the steady keel is a symbol of a strong and stable nation, that although has to pass many obstacles it maintains itself strong. It represents the whole boat that carries the nation on its deck.