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What effect did the legal prosecution threat have on the sales of Leaves of Grass?
What effect did the legal prosecution threat have on the sales of Leaves of Grass?
- Increased the sales (correct)
- Caused a temporary increase followed by a decrease in sales
- Decreased the sales
- Had no impact on the sales
What was Whitman's primary objective in writing Leaves of Grass?
What was Whitman's primary objective in writing Leaves of Grass?
- To discuss the failures of the United States
- To promote European culture
- To explore his self and individuality (correct)
- To criticize American democracy
Which motif did Whitman focus on in Leaves of Grass according to the text?
Which motif did Whitman focus on in Leaves of Grass according to the text?
- Analyzing African literature
- Exploring European history
- Celebrating democracy and the USA (correct)
- Discussing Asian philosophies
How did Whitman define the complete self according to the text?
How did Whitman define the complete self according to the text?
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What misconception do some critics have about Whitman's concept of self?
What misconception do some critics have about Whitman's concept of self?
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