In 'Passage to India' (1871), Whitman utilizes modern engineering achievements like the Suez Canal and the Transcontinental Railroad to celebrate:
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Correct answer: The physical and spiritual unification of the globe, connecting Western and Eastern souls
While 'Passage to India' begins by praising the engineering triumphs of the era, Whitman's true focus is spiritual and global harmony. He views these physical transport networks as pathways designed to bring humanity closer together, linking the modern Western mind with ancient Eastern spirituality. The poem transforms industrial triumphs into a metaphor for the soul's ultimate journey back to cosmic unity.
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