Why do you think Walt Whitman chose a spider to symbolize his soul?

Question

i have an idea but i dont know how to put it to words

Asked by hannah f #688566 on 9/18/2017 5:02 PM

Last updated by Jayla S #1316725 on 8/14/2023 2:57 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/14/2023 12:33 PM

Whitman chose the spider because like the spider, his soul is always trying to make connections to the world.

A Noiseless, Patient, Spider

Answered by Jayla S #1316725 on 8/14/2023 2:57 PM

To make connections to the world.