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2. (a) interpret in the preface to leaves of grass, what does whitman mean when he calls america a “nation of nations”? (b) analyze how does he develop that idea in “i hear america singing”?
3. (a) interpret what attitude toward time does the speaker of “song of myself” express? cite specific details to support your answer. (b) make inferences what does the speaker seem to want of the listener? explain.
4. (a) in section 1, from what does the speaker say his tongue and blood are formed? (b) interpret how does the speaker view his relationship with copyright © savvas learning company llc. all rights reserved

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### Question 2 (a)
# Brief Explanations:
Whitman calls America a “nation of nations” to highlight its multicultural, multi - ethnic composition. America was formed by immigrants from various nations (European, African, Asian, etc.), each bringing their own cultures, traditions, and heritages. It's a nation made up of many smaller “nations” (cultural/ethnic groups) that come together, yet retain their distinctiveness while forming a larger American identity.
# Answer:
Whitman means America is a nation composed of diverse ethnic, cultural, and immigrant groups (from different "nations") that unite to form a single American nation, while still preserving their unique heritages.

### Question 2 (b)
# Brief Explanations:
In “I Hear America Singing”, Whitman develops the “nation of nations” idea by depicting workers from various occupations (carpenter, mason, boatman, etc.). These workers represent different cultural and ethnic backgrounds (implied by their diverse jobs, which were filled by people from different origins in 19th - century America). By showing each singing their own “varied carol”, he illustrates how each group contributes to the overall American “song” (identity), with their unique voices (cultures) coming together to form the nation.
# Answer:
In “I Hear America Singing”, Whitman develops the idea by describing different workers (carpenter, mason, etc.) each singing their “varied carol”. These workers represent diverse cultural/ethnic groups (from different “nations”) within America. Their individual, distinct “songs” (occupational and cultural expressions) combine to form the collective American “song”, showing how the many “nations” (groups) create the American nation.

### Question 3 (a)
# Brief Explanations:
The speaker in “Song of Myself” has a positive, inclusive attitude toward time. For example, lines like “I am the poet of the Body and I am the poet of the Soul, / The pleasures of heaven are with me and the pains of hell are with me, / The first I graft and increase upon myself, the latter I translate into a new tongue.” show a willingness to embrace all of time - past, present, and future. The speaker also says “I celebrate myself, and sing myself, / And what I assume you shall assume, / For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”, indicating a timeless connection with others, as if time does not limit the shared human experience.
# Answer:
The speaker in “Song of Myself” has a positive, inclusive attitude toward time. They embrace all of time (past, present, future), as seen in lines about grafting heaven’s pleasures and translating hell’s pains, and emphasize a timeless connection with others (e.g., “every atom... belongs to you”), viewing time as a continuum that unites human experience.

### Question 3 (b)
# Brief Explanations:
The speaker in “Song of Myself” seems to want the listener to embrace their own self, connect with the natural and human world, and share in the speaker’s inclusive, timeless perspective. Phrases like “I celebrate myself, and sing myself, / And what I assume you shall assume” suggest the speaker wants the listener to take on the same sense of self - celebration and unity with all of existence. The speaker’s focus on shared atoms and experiences implies a desire for the listener to recognize their connection to the speaker, to nature, and to all humanity, transcending time and individual boundaries.
# Answer:
The speaker in “Song of Myself” seems to want the listener to embrace self - celebration, connect with the natural/human world, and share the speaker’s inclusive, timeless perspective. Lines like “what I assume you shall assume” and focus on shared atoms/experiences show a desire for the listener to recognize their unity with the speaker, nature, and all humanity, transcending time and individual limits.

### Question 4 (a)
# Brief Explanations:
In Section 1 of “Song of Myself”, the speaker says his tongue and blood are formed from “the grass”. The grass is a symbol of common life, the earth, and the shared humanity of all people. By saying his tongue and blood come from the grass, he is emphasizing his connection to the natural world and to all human beings, as the grass is a universal, equalizing element (growing everywhere, shared by all).
# Answer:
In Section 1 of “Song of Myself”, the speaker says his tongue and blood are formed from the grass.

### Question 4 (b)
# Brief Explanations:
The speaker views his relationship with others (and the world) as one of deep connection and unity. Since his tongue and blood are formed from the grass (a symbol of shared life and nature), he sees himself as connected to every person and thing. Lines like “For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you” reinforce this, showing he believes he and others share a fundamental, organic bond, with no separation between self and others, or self and the natural world.
# Answer:
The speaker views his relationship with others (and the world) as one of deep unity and connection. His tongue/blood from the grass (a symbol of shared life) and lines like “every atom... belongs to you” show he believes in a fundamental, organic bond with all people and nature, with no separation between self and others.

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