Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself"

Question 8 • English 3 - Semester 1 Pathways

For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

Answer

It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that every parcel of the Earth belongs to everyone.

It suggests that the narrator values science over spirituality.

It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that people should give away all of their belongings.

It suggests that the narrator values nature over material objects.

Explanation

The line says that the atoms belonging to the speaker belong just as much to the listener. It expresses a belief in shared existence and a common connection to the Earth, rather than a call to give away possessions or a preference for science over spirituality. Choice A best captures this idea.

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