I think Whitman makes a good case for the connection between individual and the masses of commuters. Throughout the poem. Walt Whitman shows how commuters share emotions, creating a strong connection among them. For example, when he says, “Just as you feel when you look on the river and sky, so I felt,” he points out that they all have similar feelings. This makes it easier for readers to relate to their own experiences during the commute. By talking about things like nature that everyone can appreciate, Whitman encourages people to feel compassion for one another. He turns the everyday act of commuting into something special, reminding us that we’re all connected through our feelings. This idea helps us to be more aware of our surroundings and the community we share, even if we’re just passing by each other.

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