Song of Myself Questions on Simile
Song of Myself
What figure of speech is used in lines 7-8 of section 52 in "Song of Myself", and what does it mean?
In lines 7-8 of section 52 in "Song of Myself," the figure of speech used is a metaphor. Whitman describes his transformation into nature by saying he "effuses" his flesh in eddies and drifts it in...
Song of Myself
What is one purpose of the simile in "Song of Myself" starting with "The spotted hawk swoops by..."?
The simile "I depart as air" in "Song of Myself" serves to illustrate the speaker's belief in the infinite nature of his soul. By comparing himself to air, Whitman suggests that his essence is...