Whitman’s Use of Extended Metaphor in O Captain! My Captain!

"On the deck my captain died and died" (7 - 8). This is a comparison between the captain and President Lincoln. On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln and his wife saw a performance at the Ford Theater in Washington, DC. In the middle of the show, John Wilksbus entered the seat of Lincoln and shot his head from the blank. Then the booth jumped out of the balcony and walked to the stage crying out, "South is for revenge."

Captain Oh! "My Captain!" Is an extended metaphor of Walter Whitman's 1865 book on the death of President Abraham Lincoln. This poem was first published as a sequel to Drum-Taps, "When Lilac finally appeared in The Dooryard Bloom'd" 18 poems on the American Civil War were compiled. It is included in Whitman's comprehensive collection "Grass Leaf", which starts with the 4th edition published in 1867. This poem highlights or shows sorrow and sorrow

Walt Whitman's poem "Captain O! My Captain!" Was written in 1865 after the death of Abraham Lincoln. This poem is a rare example of Whitman's rhythm and regular poetry, reflecting the similarity between unified poetry and poetry. Inspired by President Lincoln 's death, Whitman announced his poetry in the newspaper on Saturday and was quickly admired. He later modified the poetry in 1866 and 1871. Due to Whitman's frustration, this poem was soon popular with him and was reprinted more than anyone. When he got older, Whitman needed his lecture at Lincoln including "Captain O! My Captain!" Whitman is hostile to poetry and said, "My captain ... I am almost regretting writing this poem," but it shows "an emotional reason for existence". . According to the report, Whitman also dreamed that in the case of Lincoln, the ship would enter the full sailing port as captain of the Archangel.

The ability to move great people is a virtue that many leaders lack. It is hard work to mourn such a death of the leader. Abraham Lincoln is an exception. In "O Captain! My Captain", Walt Whitman depicts figurative images, he and his compatriots' respect, loyalty, and love for Abraham Lincoln. In order for "captain" to head his crew, he must honor his "crew". Behind Abraham Lincoln, they boldly obey him under any circumstances. "Captain" in poetry respects this point. "Captain, my captain, our terrible journey has ended." Whitman talks a terrible journey, this trip is traveling with just respected and trusted people. The journey was a civil war. Lincoln won in his struggle, or as "Whitman said," We have already won the price we are looking for. " People were not mourning for death, but prepared to celebrate Lincoln's victory.