What best describes the difference between Paul Revere in “Paul Revere’s Ride” and the Captain in “Oh Captain! My Captain!” in terms of the relationship between each and the narrator? A) historical figure vs. personal friend B) fictional character vs. real person C) narrator himself vs. Narrator’s acquaintance D) narrator’s enemy vs. Narrator’s alter ego
English · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A) historical figure vs. personal friend
In "Paul Revere's Ride," Paul Revere is a historical figure, while in "O Captain! My Captain!" the Captain is a fictional character. The relationship between the narrator and Paul Revere is likely to be based on historical events, making it a connection with a historical figure. On the other hand, the Captain in "O Captain! My Captain!" is likely a fictional character created by the author, establishing a different type of relationship with the narrator.