Whitman’s Democratic Vistas: With regard to democratic values, what justification can be offered for Whitman’s long lines, his lack of rhyme, his abundant catalogs and enumerations?

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Whitman’s Democratic Vistas

Whitman’s “Democratic Vistas” can be read for guidance on Whitman’s voice as well as his aspirations as a bard.

  1. With regard to democratic values, what justification can be offered for Whitman’s long lines, his lack of rhyme, his abundant catalogs and enumerations?
  2. How have other modern American arts, besides poetry, expressed these values?