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I. Walt Whitman is recognized as a great American writer and poet as he played an integral role in

influencing change in writing techniques (Erden n.d). Long lines and free verses

characterize Whitman's work, and he also acknowledges sensitive issues that other writers

and poets have never addressed. This includes democracy, love, friendship, social activism,

mysticism, love of nature, and urban themes. Walt Whitman was a great American writer

and poet because he influenced a change in writing technique, his long lines in written free

verses were unique and he acknowledged topics that had never been addressed before.

II. Whitman is recognized as a great American poet and writer because although his ideas were

perceived to be the most ridiculous, they played an integral role in facilitating radical reform

of many society perceptions of that time, making them more dangerous (El, 2021).

However, others, such as Waldo Ralph, perceived them as a masterpiece that should not go

unnoticed.

III. Whitman is a great writer because he was at the forefront of modernizing the way American

poets wrote poetry by exploring controversial topics and expressing his ideas, feelings, and

thoughts freely. The usage of free verses was very unique at that time, on the other hand,

enabled him to develop a personalized rhythm and challenged other American poets to do

the same.

IV. Walt Whitman got this status as a great American writer and poet because he was

pathbreaking. He discussed topics that other individuals had never explored before, some of

which had been forbidden (Gilson, 2020). Examples of these topics include the human body

and how it performs its roles, sexuality, and unusual themes including leaves, straw, and

debris, are some of his works.

V. Walt is recognized as a great writer and poet because he played a primary role in transforming

the writing technique, using long lines written in free verse and exploring topics other

writers had never incorporated.

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