Reference:
This stanza has been selected from the poem “O Captain! My Captain!” composed by “Walt Whitman”.
Context:
In this elegiac stanza the poet expresses his sorrow over the death of Abraham Lincoln the sixteenth President of America. Lincoln wanted to liberate Negro-slaves. Civil war broke out and he got the victory. He was shot dead by a terrorist.
Explanation/Central Idea :
The poet compares America as a ship, Lincoln a Captain of that ship and
Civil War of 1861 – 1865 as a voyage. He did a commendable job by abolishing slavery and setting up democracy for all. Although he faced so many problems, he succeeded in getting his aim. At this the people are rejoicing. They are ready to give him a warm welcome with bouquets, garlands of flowers. The bugle is being sounded for him. But Lincoln is shot dead by a terrorist. He asks him to get up and see the people rejoicing. When he does not answer, he doubts that Lincoln is dead. He asks other people to rejoice because aim was achieved. But the poet himself prefers mourning to rejoicing.
Civil War of 1861 – 1865 as a voyage. He did a commendable job by abolishing slavery and setting up democracy for all. Although he faced so many problems, he succeeded in getting his aim. At this the people are rejoicing. They are ready to give him a warm welcome with bouquets, garlands of flowers. The bugle is being sounded for him. But Lincoln is shot dead by a terrorist. He asks him to get up and see the people rejoicing. When he does not answer, he doubts that Lincoln is dead. He asks other people to rejoice because aim was achieved. But the poet himself prefers mourning to rejoicing.
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