At least 300 words, make an argument for why you believe this interpretation to be the most applicable to Whitman's work. Make sure you cite lots of good textual examples/quotes in correct MLA format.
Please answer the following questions:
- In the lecture on Walt Whitman, I outline five different ways that critics have interpreted the many references to sexuality and the human body in Leaves of Grass. Pick one of these interpretative frames and in at least 300 words, make an argument for why you believe this interpretation to be the most applicable to Whitman's work. Make sure you cite lots of good textual examples/quotes in correct MLA format.
- For analyzing texts in general, which form of literary criticism do you find the the most useful? Formalism? Biographical Criticism? Historicism? Queer Theory? State why you selected this critical lens and give an example of how it helped you interpret a previous work that we have read so far this semester. Be specific if possible in how you have been able to apply your chosen theory.
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