Read the excerpt from "Song of Myself."Long enough have you dream’d contemptible dreams,Now I wash the gum from your eyes,You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life.Long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore,Now I will you to be a bold swimmer,To jump off in the midst of the sea, rise again, nod to me, shout, and laughingly dash with your hair.What theme is suggested by this excerpt?
Answer
A
People should be brave, take risks, and embrace all aspects of life.
B
People should be careful when taking chances that they can handle the outcome.
C
People should take the time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds them each day.
D
People should be lighthearted and carefree and avoid taking life too seriously.
Explanation
The speaker urges the listener to stop living timidly and become a “bold swimmer,” jumping into the sea and embracing the experience. The images of washing away “contemptible dreams” and adjusting to the “dazzle” of life suggest taking risks and fully engaging with life. This supports choice A: people should be brave, take risks, and embrace all aspects of life.
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