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The Use Of Reoccurring Themes In Walt Whitman's Song Of Myself

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In Walt Whitman’s long poem “Song of Myself” there are several reoccurring themes that relate with society today. The central theme is individuality, which Whitman uses the word “I” throughout his poem to express three components of himself as an individual being. Another theme is that of the visions of America that brings the diversity of America together in harmony and love. Whitman presents the theme of friendship directly to the reader and to everyone he meets. He wants to live in peace and try to help others around him. Whitman presents the theme of spirituality through transcendentalism which people and nature become one and go beyond human senses. The last theme is that of sexuality when Whitman celebrates the body by being very detailed

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