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HELP in “O Captain! My Captain!” why does Walt Whitman choose to portray Lincoln as a ship’s captain?

a.to represent his life as a long journey
b.to emphasize a close relationship between a leader and his men
c..to use a common nickname he had during his life
d.to highlight his importance in the US Navy

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b.to emphasize a close relationship between a leader and his men

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