Walt Whitman’s Ode To Lincoln

Worksheet Description

In this “American Literature” worksheet, students will immerse themselves in Walt Whitman’s poignant poem, “O Captain! My Captain!” This renowned work was composed during a significant historical period, and the first question prompts students to investigate the poem’s origins and the historical context in which it was written.

Next, students will delve into the poem’s core meaning and identify the literary device that Whitman skillfully employs to convey it. This analysis encourages students to explore the thematic layers within the poem.

The worksheet also challenges students to classify the poem’s genre and justify their choice based on the poem’s structural and thematic elements. Overall, it offers an engaging exploration of this classic American literary piece while fostering historical awareness and literary interpretation skills.