Question

comprehension: complete the following items after you finish your first read. 1. in his preface to leaves of grass, how does whitman define americas attitude toward the past? 2. in section 1 of “song of myself,” what does the speaker celebrate and sing? 3. in section 52 of “song of myself,” what does the speaker “bequeath” to the dirt? 4. cite three types of songs the speaker hears in “i hear america singing.” 5. according to the speaker in “on the beach at night alone,” what connects all things? 6. in the opening line of “america,” how does the speaker describe the nation? research research to clarify: choose at least one unfamiliar detail from the text. briefly research that detail. in what way does the information you learned shed light on an aspect of walt whitmans work? research to explore: conduct research to find out why whitman was regarded as a

Explanation:

1. In the preface to Leaves of Grass, Whitman sees America as not being overly - bound by the past, embracing a forward - looking and expansive spirit.
2. In Section 1 of "Song of Myself", the speaker celebrates the self and all of humanity, singing of the individual's connection to the world.
3. In Section 52 of "Song of Myself", the speaker bequeaths his own self, his essence, to the dirt as a symbol of the cycle of life.
4. In "I Hear America Singing", the speaker hears the songs of mechanics, carpenters, and boat - men among others, representing the diverse working classes.
5. In "On the Beach at Night Alone", the speaker suggests that the universe and a sense of unity connect all things.
6. In the opening line of "America", the description would depend on the specific text, but often the nation is presented as a vibrant, complex entity. For the research part, for example, if one researches Whitman's use of free - verse, it shows his break from traditional poetic forms, emphasizing his democratic and individualistic ideals in his work. As for why he was regarded as a revolutionary, his use of free - verse, celebration of the common man, and exploration of taboo subjects in his poetry were groundbreaking.

Answer:

1. America is not overly attached to the past, having a forward - moving attitude.
2. The self and all of humanity.
3. His own self or essence.
4. Songs of mechanics, carpenters, boat - men.
5. The universe and a sense of unity.
6. The answer depends on the specific opening line, but often as a vibrant and complex entity.