Leaves of Grass, Part 23 summary
Part 23 of 358 · Book 1: Inscriptions · 1 min to read the part
In To You I, the speaker addresses a stranger who might pass and want to talk, asking why the stranger should not speak. The speaker then asks the same question about speaking to the stranger in return.
What happens
- The speaker addresses a stranger.
- The speaker imagines the stranger passing, meeting the speaker, and wanting to talk.
- The speaker asks why either person should not speak to the other.
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What to notice
The question makes the invitation mutual. The speaker considers speaking as well as being approached.
Quick check
Whom does the speaker address?
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