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Influence of Emerson Drew upon ideas from Emerson American Individualism; intuitive faith; spiritual potential; belief and trust in democracy and common people Whitman was, as he later said, “simmering,” and Emerson’s ideas brought him to a “boil” A man that speaks for himself speaks for us all “I celebrate myself, And what I assume you shall assume…”

His poetry Whitman argued poetry must embrace every aspect of life Celebrated and criticized post war age Valuable expression of American nationalism Deplorable materialism that corrupts democratic values Language of his poetry was vivid and confusing with its rapid shifts from abstractions to personal revelations Voice of poetry was democratic---individuals speak out freely and directly to the audience

Emphasizes all of the senses, especially touch “New” poetry Discarded traditional form and structure (favored free verse) Emphasizes all of the senses, especially touch

Leaves of Grass On-going collection of poems throughout Whitman’s life 1855 originally published; expanded edition in 1856 Some of the new poems reflected his experiences caring for wounded soldiers and his reaction to the assassination of Lincoln

“Song of Myself” What are the themes (one from each selection) that illustrate transcendental influences?

“When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” This poem reinforces an idea from Thoreau (and Emerson too). What is it?

“Beat! Beat! Drums!” What is Whitman’s attitude about the Civil War? Look especially at lines 2, 9, 17-21