An Analysis Of Walt Whitman's Poem ! Beat ! Drums

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After reading more on Walt Whitman, I found it interesting to learn more about his poem "Beat! Beat! Drums!" and how it was a rally call for the North during the civil war. When reading more about Walt Whitman and the civil war, I also found it interesting how when Whitman saw a name similar to his brother's on a list of fallen and wounded soldiers, he immediately began to search for his brother to make sure he was alive. Thankfully, he found him alive, but his journey affected him greatly. While trying to find his brother, it was said that seeing the rage of war greatly affected Whitman. It is also admirable that Whitman served as a volunteer nurse within army hospitals.

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