American transcendentalism was an important movement in philosophy and literature that flourished during the early to middle years of the nineteenth century. It began as a reform movement in the Unitarian church, extending the views of William Ellery Channing on an inner God and the significance of intuitive thought. Unlike the Unitarians, they wanted to rejuvenate the mystical aspects of New England Calvinism. These beginning paved a patch that many others would follow, intentionally or not. Walt Whitman, In part 5 of "Song of Myself", analyzes his inner-self while revealing many aspects of transcendentalism in his poetry.
In the poem, Whitman shows self-reliance in the line "I believe in you my soul, the other I am must not abase itself to you". This line shows that he has confidence in his inner being as a result of good self-feeling, beliefs and abilities according to the transcendental ideas. The line shows that Whitman has explored his inner self in depth and in the process trusts his soul to make good judgments and not to degrade the rest of his person. This is in nearly direct agreement with the transcendental belief that exploration of one's inner self will lead to confidence and good judgment. In the line "And mossy scabs of the worm fence, heap'd stones, elder, mullein and poke-weed" the author writes of his co-existence with the other beings in nature and how he is as much a part of it as they are. By this it could be assumed that he means that he is capable of relying on himself and living off the land as the animals do. In the line "Not words, not music or rhyme I want, not custom or lecture, not even the best | Only the lull I like, the hum of your valved voice" Whitman shows an appreciation for silence and inner concentration rather than verbal communication with others that would suggest outward concentration. This is transcendental because it shows exploration of one's soul rather than the exploration of others".
In this textbook there are six examples of Walt Whitman's work. ... Whitman led a very controversial life. Walt Whitman was alive during a time when homosexuality was only considered an act that heterosexual men took part in on occasion. ... Another of Walt Whitman's greatest burdens was his family. ... Walt Whitman was also discriminated against for his anti-slavery ideas. ...
Walt Whitman's utopia parallels the Ford assembly line. ... Walt Whitman believes the greatness of America originated in the masses of proud and loyal individuals. ... Most of the occupations that Walt Whitman writes about are basically blue-collared jobs. ... In "Election Day, November, 1884," Walt Whitman names America's "powerfulest scene and show" (line 1). ... Walt Whitman bluntly points out that democracy exceeds all of the exquisite wonders America has to offer. ...
Walter Whitman Walt Whitman led a pretty eccentric life style living between jobs and his dreams, but always managed to take care of him and others, while pursuing his dreams in journalism. ... Walt Whitman was born in West Hills, Long Island, New York, on May 31, 1819. ... Whitman's parents were mostly poor and illiterate. ... Whitman still pursued his interest in newspapers. ... Walt Whitman's first publication was "Leaves of Grass" on July the forth, 1855. ...
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman, a great poet, is said to be one of the best poets of his time. ... Walt Whitman was born May 31, 1819 in Long Island, New York. Whitman grew up in poverty. ... Walt's poverty inspired some of his writings. ... Walt's writing style was very unique and different. ...
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman, a great poet, is said to be one of the best poets of his time. ... Walt Whitman was born May 31, 1819 in Long Island, New York. Whitman grew up in poverty. ... Walt's poverty inspired some of his writings. ... Walt's writing style was very unique and different. ...
by Walt Whitman describes the champion ship of a naval war. ... The message Whitman brings about in the elegy is his grievance for the death of Lincoln. Whitman was known to have liked the President of the time especially greatly. The tone of Whitman's poem is despondent. ...
A Man with Many Skills Have you ever heard of Walt Whitman? I have. Walt Whitman can be considered one of the greatest writers because of his great attributions to literature, one his different view of life and two his unique writing methods in which you can observe from many of his works. Us...
Among the ranks of the most debated writers of American history, Walt Whitman I am sure is among the top 10. ... Walt Whitman was a writer in a time when American was being tested by many trials, the strength of its ideals. ... Walt Whitman Sr. was a liberal thinker, which probably has had some effect on Walt Whitman the poet's thinking as well. ... American pride of his father must been a great influence to Walt Whitman's future title as poet of American democracy. ... Walt Whitman had no real formal education other than in the newly founded Brooklyn public schools. ...
One of Walt Whitman's earliest memories was when General Lafayette, a French hero in the American Revolution, picked him up out of a crowd and hoisted him onto his shoulder and paraded him around Brooklyn. ... Times were tough financially for his family, but Walt often liked to distance himself from them and ride the ferries from East River to New York City. ... In his early teen years Walt got an apprenticeship with a liberal, blue-collar newspaper called the Long Island Patriot. ... No longer did Walt visit the countryside while he was on his own, so the urban setting contributed gre...
