Walt Whitman Song of Myself

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What is the speaker's attitude toward nature in Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself'?

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The speaker is amazed by and drawn to nature.

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What line from Section 1 of 'Song of Myself' indicates Whitman's desire to celebrate self until death?

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"I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, / Hoping to cease not till death."

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What does section 52 of 'Song of Myself' suggest about death and reincarnation?

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The author believes there is no death, as we are reincarnated time and time again.

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Which phrase in section 14 of 'Song of Myself' shows Whitman's view of self in relation to the world?

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"I see in them and myself the same old law."

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What is an example of sensory language used by Whitman in 'Song of Myself'?

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"The clear light plays on the brown gray and green intertinged."

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How does Whitman express his connection to nature in 'Song of Myself'?

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He describes his deep admiration and love for the natural world.

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What theme is prevalent in 'Song of Myself' regarding the self?

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The celebration of the individual self and its connection to the universe.

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How does Whitman convey the idea of unity in 'Song of Myself'?

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Through the interconnectedness of all beings and nature.

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What literary device is commonly used by Whitman in 'Song of Myself'?

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Free verse, which allows for a natural flow of thoughts and ideas.

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What does the phrase 'I bequeath myself to the dirt' imply in 'Song of Myself'?

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It suggests a return to nature and the cycle of life and death.