O Captain! My Captain! and A Noiseless Patient Spider Reading Qs

What is the portrayal of the captain in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

• A. As a villainous character

• B. As a heroic figure

• C. As a cowardly leader

• D. As a passive observer

Was the "trip" referred to in "Oh Captain! My Captain!" easy or difficult, successful or not? Please explain both opinions with evidence from the text.

What is the main theme of the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

• Celebration of a successful voyage

• Grief over the death of the captain

• Exploration of the sea

• Romantic love story

What does the spider symbolize in 'A Noiseless Patient Spider'?

• A. The human desire for adventure

• B. The human soul's search for connection and meaning

• C. The fear of the unknown

• D. The need for material possessions

What themes are explored in the poem 'A Noiseless Patient Spider'? (pick any that apply)

• Music and beauty

• Isolation and connection

• Love and friendship

• Man's attempts to control and destroy nature

• The search for meaning and purpose in life

The speaker in 'O Captain! My Captain!' mourns the loss of their leader, while the speaker in 'A Noiseless Patient Spider' reflects on the soul's ______.

• immortality

• beauty

• evil

• journey

How do these poems by Walt Whitman use vivid imagery and emotional language to convey themes of loss, longing, and perseverance (the ability to keep trying through difficult times)? Use (at least 3) examples from the poems to support your assertion.