Read the quote from Song of Myself At home on the hills of Vermont or in the woods of Maine, or the Texan ranch, comrade of Californianscomrade of free North-Westerners of every and caste am of every rank and religion -Walt WhitmanSong of Myself Why would Whitman have written this poem?
Whitman wrote this poem to express his belief in the equality and interconnectedness of all people, regardless of their background or social status. He celebrates the diversity of the American people and promotes unity among individuals from different regions and walks of life. This poem reflects Whitman's democratic ideals and his vision of a harmonious society built on mutual respect and understanding.
