Question

Part A

What is a theme of "Song of the Open Road"?
Taking a vacation allows someone to spend
meaningful time with friends and family.
Being rooted in one place doing everyday activities is
better than wandering alone on the open road. .
Traveling is a freeing experience that allows for
independence and self-reflection.
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Only when people are traveling can they truly
prioritize the needs of others over their own needs.

Answer 1

C). Traveling is a freeing experience that allows for independence and self-reflection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Whitman's 'Song of the Open Road' primarily explores the theme of 'freedom and liberty.' The speaker describes an embarking trip or an adventurous journey that he initiates towards an open road(unnamed/unknown destination). He calls it a freeing experience as he feels 'Healthy, free' and 'the world before him' and without any pressure or troubles. He can just relax on the open road and do anything he wishes to as 'the little things begin to matter less and less.' Thus, it offers an opportunity to look into ourselves and introspect. Hence, option C is the correct answer.