Part A What is a theme of "Song of the Open Road"?
Taking a vacation allows someone to spend
meaningful time with friends and family.
Being rooted in one place doing everyday activities is
better than wandering alone on the open road. .
Traveling is a freeing experience that allows for
independence and self-reflection.
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Only when people are traveling can they truly
prioritize the needs of others over their own needs.

C). Traveling is a freeing experience that allows for  independence and self-reflection.

Explanation:

Whitman's 'Song of the Open Road' primarily explores the theme of 'freedom and liberty.' The speaker describes an embarking trip or an adventurous journey that he initiates towards an open road(unnamed/unknown destination). He calls it a freeing experience as he feels 'Healthy, free' and 'the world before him' and without any pressure or troubles. He can just relax on the open road and do anything he wishes to as 'the little things begin to matter less and less.' Thus, it offers an opportunity to look into ourselves and introspect. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

answer: common sense was the pamphlet that thomas paine used to convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciling with britain and to accept that independence was the only option to preserve their liberty.