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WELCOME

BY TANIA EJAZ
The Poem " Song of Myself"
By Walt Whitman
About Poet:
He was the most individualist that America has provided. He is also known as
people's poet. In this poem the poet talks about universal brotherhood and
patriotism. The post enjoy himself and sing for himself Poet says that every atom
of blood is same in all humans Here the atom means the building block of all
elements which is made up of cells
Humanity:
In this poem Whitman expresses his sentiment of
humanity. He says all man are born equal and
everything in all humans is the same even their blood is
of the same color.
Brotherhood •
The poet suggest that everyone should think
that there is nothing in life except
brotherhood. • So always be happy and try to
make other happy. At the end of the poem he
says that he is going to give his body back to
nature and to continue his journey.
Throughout the poem he says that all human
beings are linked to a deathless unity
unity
This poem based on universal verification of poet. This means that
poet wants all people of the world join him.in other words the poets
want brotherhood. All men's are equal but he feel pain when religions
quarrel with other. For every atom to me good as belong to you. Poet
gets this poem as music through alliteration and assonance Celebrate
myself Song myself To conclude in content and in style song of myself
is a fine example of American poetry
There are 3 important themes

1. Idea if the self


2. identification of self with other.
3. Relationship with the elements of nature and
universe.
• The poem represent an awakening
if the self.it is the real meaning of
being alive and in the flesh. This
poem is a good example of stylistics
features of leaves of grass. Whitman
style reflect his individualism.
Critical appreciation •
This poem presents intimacy in self expression and
privacy in association with the relationship with
modern human various aspects of life • The self • Self
is imortal yet it will also go through many
transformation. • Universe • Similarly universe is
complete and perfect in every moment.
THE END

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