Question

which two lines in this excerpt from \song of myself\ by walt whitman reflect a realist view of death? i bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass i love, if you want me again look for me under your boot - soles you will hardly know who i am or what i mean, but i shall be good health to you nevertheless, and filter and fibre your blood

Explanation:

A realist view of death focuses on the physical and natural aspects. The lines "I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love" and "If you want me again look for me under your boot - soles" show a realistic, earthy, and natural transformation after death. The first line shows the body returning to the dirt (a physical reality) and being part of nature (grass). The second line continues this physical imagery, suggesting the body is part of the earth (under boot - soles), which is a realistic, non - spiritual, non - idealized view.

Answer:

"I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love" and "If you want me again look for me under your boot - soles"