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Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”

Question 8 • (J. Blaum) 0231 10th Grade English 1st 9 Weeks 26-27

Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

Answer
A
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
B
Everyone should try as hard as they can to free their spirits and minds.
C
Close observation of the world is the key to understanding it.
D
Belief in one’s self should be the ultimate goal of one’s life.

Explanation

In “Song of Myself,” Walt Whitman presents the self as expansive and connected to many kinds of people, experiences, and forms of life. The speaker’s identity contains many different selves rather than being limited to one perspective. That makes “There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self” the best description of the poem’s theme.

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