Canto 15

Canto 15 is a unique canto in the poem. It discuses a large issue, how people fit in the world, and simplifies the question into a concise answer. Whittman claims that every person fits into the world perfectly, almost like a puzzle piece. This claim, while at first seems strange is accurate. Every person on the earth does serve some purpose, even the homeless man sitting on the street outside Grand Central. If it were not for him people would not drop their spare change in his torn Mcdonalds cup which would protrube him from spending the money at seven eleven on a fifth of Kettle One. This purchase provides money for the store owner who then hires a store clerk. The cycle goes on and on. Whittman's claim is true, every person, even the seemingly mundane, serve a purpose in this world. Every person makes up one tiny puzzle piece which can be connected to make the jigsaw puzzle which is our world.