Leaves of Grass, Part 8 summary
Part 8 of 358 · Book 1: Inscriptions · 1 min to read the part
In For Him I Sing, the speaker sings for an unnamed man and builds the present on the past, comparing this growth to a rooted tree. Through time, space, and immortal laws, the speaker brings him toward becoming his own law.
What happens
- The speaker announces that he sings for an unnamed man.
- He builds the present on the past and compares their connection to a tree growing from roots.
- He expands the man through time and space, joining him to immortal laws so he becomes his own law.
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What to notice
The final line gives the purpose of the speaker's actions. Connection to immortal laws supports the man's self-rule.
Quick check
What image describes the relationship between past and present?
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