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Understanding Whitman's "Song of Myself" (4 questions on sections 10. 33. 52)

Read and annotate the assigned sections of "Song of Myself" (1, 10, 33, 52) before answering the following questions.

Question 1

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In Section 10  of Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself," how does the poet's use of cataloging contribute to the theme of unity and diversity? Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Question 2

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Discuss the role of the "runaway slave" in section 33 and how Whitman uses this figure to explore themes of freedom and equality.

Question 3

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In section 52 of Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself," how does the speaker describe his departure? What literary devices does Whitman use to convey this departure, and what is their effect?

Question 4

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Discuss the significance of the line "I stop somewhere waiting for you" in Section 52.  Who is the speaker waiting for, and how does this line encapsulate the overall message of the poem?

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