Question

which two quotes from the poem best help whitman develop the theme identified in part a?
*from this hour, freedom! / from this hour i ordain myself loosd of limits and imaginary lines,\
*pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, / gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.\
*i will recruit for myself and you as i go, / i will scatter myself among men and women as i go,\
*i can repeal over to men and women, you have done such good to me, i would do the same to you.\

Explanation:

• The first quote emphasizes freedom and breaking free from limitations, which is a common theme in Whitman's work.
• The second quote shows the speaker's determination to free themselves from what holds them, also related to themes of self - liberation and freedom.

Answer:

"From this hour, freedom! / From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines," and "Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, / Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me."