use the documents1) What is the tone of the poem? Explain and cite examples.

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2) What does the poet mean figuratively when he says "our fearful trip is done"? What was the prize and why were the people exulting?

3) What does "The vessel grim and daring" mean?

4) Why would the poet refer to the subject of the poem as “Captain”? Why does the author refer to him as “father” at one point and place his hand behind his head?

5) What is the theme of the poem? Explain and cite examples.

6) Why do people feel as though they have such close, emotionally extreme relationships with their political leaders?

7) Research information about the poet Walt Whitman a list 3-5 facts about him.