What important theme of realism is reflected in these lines from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman?

And as to you Corpse I think you are good manure, but that does not offend me, I smell the

white roses sweet-scented and growing,

I reach to the leafy lips, I reach to the polish'd breasts of melons.

A. the beauty of nature and human life

B. the beautiful and harsh realities of life

C. the harsh realities of a cruel world

D. the mystery of the food chain in nature

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Isabel Schneider

5 October, 21:53

What important theme of realism is reflected in these lines from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman?

And as to you Corpse I think you are good manure, but that does not offend me, I smell the

white roses sweet-scented and growing,

I reach to the leafy lips, I reach to the polish'd breasts of melons.

A. the beauty of nature and human life

B. the beautiful and harsh realities of life

C. the harsh realities of a cruel world

D. the mystery of the food chain in nature

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Isis Lynch · Answer 1

The question ask to choose among the following choices that contains the important theme of realism is reflected in the lines from "Song of Myself" bu Walt Whitman and the best answer would be letter B. the beautiful and harsh realities of life. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more