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Question 3 • English 3

Which statement best describes the significance of comparing Lincoln’s death to the death of a captain on his ship in "O Captain! My Captain!"?

Answer

When a ship captain dies, someone takes his place, just as when Lincoln died, someone took his place.

When a ship captain dies, it is a tragedy, because he is the leader of the boat, just as Lincoln was the leader of the country.

When the captain dies, the ship can no longer sail, just as when Lincoln died, the war ended.

When a ship captain dies, everyone is sad, just as when Lincoln died, everyone was sad about it.

Explanation

The captain represents Lincoln, and the ship represents the nation. The captain’s death is tragic because he has led the ship through a dangerous journey; similarly, Lincoln led the country through the Civil War. The comparison emphasizes the loss of an important leader, so B is the best choice.

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