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Which line in this excerpt from Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" reflects the theme of patriotism that dominates the poem?
O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills,
For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding,
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head!
It is some dream that on the deck,
You’ve fallen cold and dead.
Answer:
Here Captain! dear Father!
Explanation:
"Captain! My Captain!" written by Walt Whitman is a poem written to depict President Lincoln's dead and how it affected America in a sentimental and profound way.
The poem shows not only the poet's regard for the president, but the patriotism and respect for the leadership that Linclon represented. This can be seen, especially when the poet refers to the president as captain and dear father, recognizing his importance for the growth and development of the country.
