A student is writing a research paper on how Walt Whitman’s various careers influenced his poetry. Based on the biography and the poems, which is the BEST conclusion for the student to draw about how Whitman’s working experiences influenced his poetry?
A) Whitman’s experiences taught him the value of a traditional education.
B) Whitman’s experiences allowed him to understand the struggles of common people.
C) Whitman’s experiences showed him that many people ignore the poet’s perspective.
D) Whitman’s experiences helped him realize the need for more access to classic literature.