Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood.Why does Whitman use such a simple phrase as “who I am or what I mean”?

The plain phrase “who I am or what I mean” sounds conversational and speaks directly to the reader. Whitman suggests that even if readers do not fully understand him, his poetry can still affect them, like something that improves their health. This supports the idea that he wants to communicate directly with readers, not that he lacks other ways to express himself.

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