¶ … Americans of all nations at any time upon the earth have probably the fullest poetical nature. The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem. In the history hitherto the largest and most stirring appear tame and orderly to their ampler largeness and stir" (Whitman iii).
Walt Whitman's "A Sketch" reinforces this passage as it becomes clear that the poet wants to emphasize his appreciation of a concept that is ignored by many. By emphasizing the "wave-worn shore," the poet most probably wants to relate to the continent's toughness and to the U.S. ability to stand against some of history's most challenging situations.
While most people are likely to consider love to be the main element that "A Sketch" is meant to put across, it is very likely that Whitman also wanted the poem to stand as a reference to love as a divisive matter...
"A Sketch" generally puts across the idea that the poet was troubled over the loss of a woman and that he was determined to provide the world with the opportunity to understand his grief.
When looking at matters from the perspective of Whitman as a convinced patriot, one might be inclined to believe that the poet was actually concerned about getting back his cultural identity. Concomitantly, it is probable that he wanted his readers to identify with him and to acknowledge that it was essential for them to do everything in their power in order to upgrade their country's image in order for the world and for the rest of the population to understand its importance.
"A Sketch" puts across feelings related to…
