Question

How do the images of travel in part 46 of "Song of Myself" contribute to the poem’s theme?

Answer 1

D. They suggest expansiveness, or extending one's reach outward.

Throughout part 46, Whitman explains that a person's journey is his own, but it must extend beyond what the person currently knows. He compares needing to extend oneself to kicking them out of the comfort or their house or sending them off the plank into the water to swim. He introduces this idea of extending one's reach when he says "we but level that lift to pass and continue beyond."

Answer 2

The correct option is $\boxed{\textbf{Option D}}$.

Further Explanation:

The theme of Section 46 of the poem "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman is about the traveling and journey of the poet. The author wants to go on forever in the journey of his life. The poet does not want to set himself as an example to the world. He wants to set himself at the position in which he can show the people the path. He wants to be a supporting hand for anyone who needs it. At the same time, he will only be there to give assurance to the people and provide them with correct guidelines. Journey for the poet is a whole lot of experience which the person should undergo and then learn the new things in their life. The poet gives an example of a person who is learning the art to swim. For the poet, the art of swimming can be learned by jumping in the ocean and start attempting to swim. Learning any new experience gives credibility to the person to adapt the thing more easily. He adds that any person can only be guided by a teacher or a professor. The learning would happen only if the person experiences it in person. The image of travel mentioned by the poet gives the individual a way to reach out to his own self.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: English Literature

Chapter: "Song of Myself"

Keywords:

"Song of Myself", Walt Whitman, Section 46, journey, theme., swimming, section 46, travel, journey.