Question

by walt whitman
i hear america singing, the varied carols i hear,
those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
the carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
the mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,
the boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand
singing on the steamboat deck,
the shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he
stands,
the wood - cutters song, the ploughboys on his way in the morning, or
at noon intermission or at sundown,
the delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of
the girl sewing or washing,
each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
the day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows,
robust, friendly,
singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
select the correct answer.
in the context of the poem, what does the word blithe most likely mean?
a. arrogant and focused
b. satisfied and confident
c. complacent and apathetic
d. fiery and volatile

Explanation:

In the poem, people are described as singing their own songs. Words like "strong", "ready for work", and the overall positive tone suggest a sense of satisfaction and confidence. "Blithe" in this context should convey a positive emotion related to being content and self - assured while working.

Answer:

B. satisfied and confident