Question

Which sentence best describes the dramatic situation of Whitman's "Song of the Open Road"?

The speaker has reached a fork in the road and must choose which way to go.
The speaker is walking in no particular direction, reflecting on the wonders of life.
The speaker is reflecting on a choice that he regrets.
The speaker is marching towards a fixed destination.

Answer 1

I'd go with 2nd one:

"The speaker is walking in no particular direction, reflecting on the wonders of life."

Answer 2

Answer

The speaker is walking in no particular direction, reflecting on the wonders of life best describes the dramatic situation of Whitman's "Song of the Open Road".

Explanation:

The speaker of Walt Whitman's "Song of the Open Road" is walking in no direction. He is carefree, with the mindset that no one is in control of his life and fate and nothing will change that. whatever he does will be the consequence of his own actions and no one else. He is contend with himself and whatever extra is needed, the world will provide. He's not saying that there are no worries but rather, though the road of life be full of troubles and problems, instead of worrying, it is best to deal with the problems as they come and not stress about it beforehand.