After Robin William’s death, this poem was reminisced by many, with numerous people tweeting the poem. There has been much use of the poem in popular culture. Though the tone of the poem starts with a cheery and joyous mood, it shifts as they realize that, though they reached their destination and achieved what they wanted, they are now bereft of their beloved leader. 'The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won'. 'O Captain my Captain rise up and hear the bells'. 'While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring'.
However, despite everything, the ship managed to reach ashore, which proves that the war has almost come to an end, and they have achieved their ‘prize’, i.e., they have won the battle. 'My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse or will'. The ‘fearful trip’ is nothing but the turmoil and bloodbath during the Civil War. An advocate of democracy, Lincoln was a much-loved leader in America. The entire poem is a metaphor that symbolizes the plight of Americans during the Civil War. Thus, amidst all the joy, there is pain for the departed in the hearts of all.
In the bargain to achieve what they wanted, countless people lost their lives, and a great hero also succumbed to it. Respect and Admiration: The poem depicts the poet’s deep faith in Abraham Lincoln.Ĭelebration and Success: The poem displays how the ship has survived through all odds, and managed to reach ashore, the way all the civilians of America managed to survive the Civil War.ĭeath and Pain: Everything comes with a price, and so does victory. The martyr could not live to witness success of his dream. Lincoln’s death evidently impacted Whitman, like millions of other Americans. Though the mood is festive among the sailors, the poet has a heavy heart, and is in a dilemma whether to celebrate the achievement of their dream or mourn over the loss of their beloved captain. Just as the Civil War had almost come to an end, his captain, the president, was assassinated. His death was mourned by millions, and there were many mourning poems written in his memoir. An advocate of democracy, Whitman had deep faith in Lincoln. It depicts the successful end of the Civil War, and also the way it came to an end. This is one of the elegy poems by Whitman. This poem depicts his deep admiration for the honorable president.
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