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This is the first 1,000 characters of 621 words (2.48 pages) in the essay titled Emerson and Whitman Views of Self “What is man anyhow? What am I? What are you?” asks Whitman. Who we are, what our purpose is and what the meaning of life is are all mysteries that man has tried to solve from his earliest history. Whitman and Emerson explore these ideas in their works, Song of Myself and Self Reliance. Whitman, an American poet, and Emerson, an American philosopher, take different approaches in their search for self-discovery, yet within their solutions, many parallels can be found.Emerson’s message is one of non-conformity and individuality. He views every man as unique within, and feels society, exterior elements and tradition are man’s downfall. He urges us to be a product of ourselves, to live in the present, rather than measure our worth against man’s past accomplishments or live by old ideas. There is contrast in Whitman’s view, which embraces all society, and that which surrounds him. He views all mankind and nature as intertwined in the past, present and future in one perpetual cycle of life and death. He speaks of the sameness of man and sees himself in everyone, while Emerson stresses each man as different and apart from one another. Yet in their description of man’s innermost thought they share a nearly identical ideal. Emerson states that “genius” is “to believe that what is true for you in your private heart, is true for all men…” so agrees Whitman, “These are really the thoughts of all men in all ages and lands, they are not original with me.” Also complimenting... |
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Keywords: emerson, great men, singular, self reliance, american philosopher, self discovery, exterior elements, perpetual cycle, private heart, whitmans, emersons, american poet, intertwined, individuality, downfall, life and death, every man, parallels, embraces, conformity