Question

from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman

I celebrate myself, and sing myself,

And what I assume you shall assume,

For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.


Based on this excerpt, why is Whitman’s poem considered an example of transcendental poetry?


A.
It promotes celebration and singing.

B.
It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things.

C.
It emphasizes the self and individuality.

D.
It points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819, and died on March 26, 1892. He was an American. He was famous for his poetry, essays and journalism. Song of myself was published in 1892 but was originally written in 1855. The poem is about life's journey and democracy.  Whitman's poem is considered an example of transcendental poetry as it emphasizes the self and individuality. The grass blades in the poem symbolize this.