The
idea of identity is the pivotal theme of the poem “Song of Myself.”
Walt Whitman explores the idea of self and his relationship with other
human beings, as well as nature and the universe. He is proud of himself
and of his nation’s people. According to him, a true American is fair
and believes in democracy. A true American is not prejudiced and is open
to knowing people from all walks of life and all kinds of experiences.
Whitman celebrates himself and America in his poem. He also expresses
his love for nature and the universe. A true American, according to
Whitman, believes that truth exists everywhere. Whitman is not afraid of
death and believes that life does not come to a stop even after death.
Instead, the soul goes back to nature, and the remains of the dead grow
in the form of vegetation.
