On the Beach at Night Alone by
On the Beach at Night Alone byIn �On the Beach at Night Alone,� Walt Whitman develops the idea that everyone has a connection with everything else, including nature. Whitman uses a variety of writing techniques to get his point across. First, the repetition and parallel structure that his poems contain reinforce the connection between everything in nature. The usage of �All� 11 times emphasizes the inclusion of everything in the universe. The sentence structure remains the same throughout the poem, without any drastic change; however, the length of the lines in the poem vary. In addition, Whitman�s� extravagance with his words further illustrates his idea of the Over-Soul. For example, �A vast similitude interlocks all� (4) shows his verbose nature. Whitman does not do directly to the point, but gives every little detail. Most importantly, Whitman�s� use of catalogues stands as the most recognizable Whitman characteristic that illustrates his beliefs. These long lists that he uses set the mood of the poem. �All spheres, grown, ungrown, small, large, suns, moons, planets,� (5) shows the idea that everything is connected in nature. Similarly,...
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