Leaves of Grass, Patrolling Barnegat summary
Patrolling Barnegat of 358 · Book 5: Calamus · 1 min to read the chapter
In Patrolling Barnegat, a watchful group advances along a beach through violent wind, snow, and sea spray, keeping watch until daylight. The speaker raises questions about a possible wreck and a red signal, while the figures continue their struggle against the storm.
What happens
- A fierce storm fills the midnight coast with roaring wind, high waves, and sounds like demonic laughter.
- A watchful group advances through darkness, slanting snow, and cutting spray.
- The speaker asks whether a distant sight is a wreck and whether a red signal is flaring.
- The dim figures keep moving along the beach until daylight, steadily watching the violent conditions.
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What to notice
The questions suggest possible distress at sea but leave it unconfirmed. They sharpen the importance of the group's vigilance.
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How long does the group keep making its way along the beach?
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