Whitman's Live Oak, With Moss
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Walt , is an intricate portrayal of
love, both physical and mental. Throughout the poem, Whitman incorporates
an array of metaphors symbolic of love and the many characteristics
associated with love. Dissimilar to mainstream poetry, Whitman introduces a
friend-lover relationship between two men, d ....
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.... field, with only soft moss for comfort. The
significance of the description is overwhelming. Whitman see's himself as a
rude, closed-minded, and lusty person, who spends a considerable amount of
time alone. However, Whitman views himself as a different person when he is
in the company of his companion. With the live Oak representing Whitman,
and the tender green Moss representing Whitman's companion, these two
separate entities form one. Happy, loving, and open-minded, the love
emanating from W ....
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Page count: 2 (approximately 250 words per page)
