http://abcwhitman.lookingforwhitman.org/2009/10/31/allison-for-nov-3/ Just another Looking for Whitman weblog Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:46:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.30 http://abcwhitman.lookingforwhitman.org/2009/10/31/allison-for-nov-3/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:11:23 +0000 http://abcwhitman.lookingforwhitman.org/?p=138#comment-104 I like that you looked at what stayed the same, since so many other blogs looked at what changed in the two editions. While some things did change, Whitman’s message remained consistent during his published life, and that is probably much more notable than the things that we’ve picked out as having changed.
I do think it’s very crucial to point out how Whitman’s views about death change throughout the editions; obviously, the man had to deal with his own impending end. However, like you say, he remains defiant and hopeful. What a nice thing to find under your boot-soles.

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