Question

1. which statement represents a recurring theme in both whitmans and dickinsons work? human nature is essentially noble and good. ones emotions should be kept private and subdued. ordinary life should be honored and celebrated. mortality is a subject best left to priests and sacred texts.

Explanation:

To determine the recurring theme in both Whitman's and Dickinson's work, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: While they explore human experience, the "essentially noble and good" view isn't a core recurring theme for both.
• Option 2: Dickinson was private, but Whitman was expressive; this isn't a shared theme.
• Option 3: Both celebrated ordinary life—Whitman in his focus on common people, Dickinson in her observations of daily moments.
• Option 4: Both wrote about mortality, so this is incorrect as they engaged with the subject themselves.

Answer:

C. Ordinary life should be honored and celebrated.