Question

A. 2. Why does the poet call the road „open‟?

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet call the road open, because there is a whole line of freedom right in front of him that he is going to tap into.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet calls the road "open" as he refers to it as a space of freedom.

Explanation:

• In the poem, the "Song of the Open Road" by Walt Whitman, at the roadside, Whitman sees an opportunity for men to bond without regard to their social or economic standing, which is reflected in this poem.
• A road is something that everyone uses, regardless of wealth or poverty, and this forces people from all socioeconomic backgrounds to interact.
• Furthermore, the road represents freedom of movement: one can travel the road to a new location, and in the United States, that location represents a fresh start.
• It is a place where Whitman, too, gathers material for poetry.
• A wide variety of people and places are encountered along the way, and he is treated to an abundance of stories.
• If you want to test yourself, you need to leave the comforts of your own home, even if the hospitality is irresistible.

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