Walt Whitman's O Captain! My Captain!
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the themes of loss and leadership in Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!"
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7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Analyze how the theme of loss is conveyed through the speaker's emotions and imagery in "O Captain! My Captain!" Provide specific examples from the poem to support your analysis. Discuss how the theme of leadership is represented in the poem, particularly through the character of the captain. Use textual evidence to illustrate your points. ”
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