Poet and journalist Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York. He is particularly known for being one of the most influential American poets. Whitman aimed to transcend traditional heroic poems and demonstrate the nature of the American experience and his style reflects its distinctive character. In Walt Whitman's Excerpt #46 from "Song of Myself", the theme of celebrating yourself in all your flaws and your glory while showing that no one else can walk the road for you , You Have to Do It Yourself is shown using literary and sound devices. Walt Whitman doesn't worry about what else is in the universe. He can't be worthy. His journey will last forever and all he needs is a good raincoat and a pair of shoes. He doesn't want to be anyone's teacher, he just wants to show you the world. At the same time, all he can do is show you the way, you have to follow it. If you are tired, he will support you. Even if he sees the entire world and universe, he would still like to travel further and see more things. It reiterates the nonconformist belief system,...