I believe that yes, Whitman does make a good case for a connection between individual and the mass of commuters. For example, in the text it says, “Just as any of you is one of a living crowd, I was one of a crowd”. This means that, despite the variety of individuals around us, we are all one unique person. Like riding a packed bus or train, or even simply walking around our city or college. Although we are all one, we are all tied to the group of people in some way. Another example stated in the text is, “These and all else were to me the same as they are to you“. This explains that even though we are strangers to one another, we are all experiencing the same thing when commuting. During that time, we are traveling with the same individuals and going through the same events and surroundings. In conclusion, Whitman does present a compelling case for the connection between the average commuter and the individual.

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