Question

Song of Myself by Walt Whitman I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.

In 1–2 sentences, analyze the poet’s use of words and describe an interpretation of the poem those words support.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The poet's use of words in declaring that every atom belonging to him is as good as belongs to the reader suggests a sense of unity and interconnectedness with all beings. This interpretation is supported by the idea of celebrating oneself and inviting the soul to observe and appreciate the simplicity of nature.