Question

Which line from Whitman’s “ O captain my captain” appeals to the audiences emotions in a similar way

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;

Explanation:

Both Whitman and Lincoln are using pathos to affect the feelings of their audience in a very similar way. They both mention people who left their lives on the battlefield, so their nation could survive. Lincoln and Whitman are using the same tone; sad and pitiful but also proud and solemn to describe how those brave people protected their homeland.