(A) Whitman compares Lincoln’s death to what the death for all the soldiers was like.
(B) Whitman compares Lincoln’s death to the loss of one of the army generals.
(C) Whitman compares Lincoln’s death to the loss of losing a family member in the war.
(D) ** Whitman compares Lincoln’s tragic death to a captain lying dead on the deck of his ship.
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The Ship as the United States The captain’s ship has been through tough times, having ‘weather’d every rack. ‘ The ship is a metaphor for the United States, which has been battered with heavy loss of life and property during the Civil War. Despite the difficulties, the ship is ultimately ‘anchor’d safe and sound.
Concept note-2: -Tragically, however, the speaker reveals that the captain lies dead on the deck of the ship while the city rejoices-a metaphor for recent events, since President Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 and was unable to celebrate his victory.
Concept note-3: -“O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills…”
Concept note-4: -Answer: The bleeding drops of red means the captain is dead, his body is laid on the deck and the blood is oozing from his body. Explanation: Explore all similar answers.