Essay Archive - Whitman's Live Oak, With Moss
Whitman's Live Oak, With Moss
Walt Whitman's Live Oak, With Moss , 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, describing the pain and
happiness associated with their love.
Throughout Live Oak, With Moss, Whitman illustrates the great
pleasure associated with love. Introducing his love as a consuming burn....
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