Question

Whitman‘s ode to animals is merely a yearning for a simpler life. Do you

agree? Justify your answer.​

Answer 1

Yes, he wants to free himself of the burdens of society. He wants to be with the animals.

Explanation:

• The poet does not praise animals but compares the activities of humans with them to highlight the flaws that we have.

• He wanted to live a life free from any sins, bad deeds, or sorrow. He also makes several remarks about humans beings and their attitude towards life.

• He thinks humans whine while animals do not. Humans also worship but animals do not. Humans give importance to earthly things. All of these things point out to Whitman's ode to lead a simple life like animals.

Answer 2

Explanation:

yes , he wants to free himself from the society burden so ode to animals is merely a yearning for a simple life.