1write an 800- to 1,200-word research essay that traces the long-term significance of one of the seminal american works you read in this unit and how it connects to current issues. your purpose should be clearly stated and well-supported by your research. be sure to consult and properly cite at least three reliable sources of information from a variety of perspectives. use a balance of direct quotes and paraphrasing.

the difference of the poems of walt whitman and emily dickinson is that whitman uses personification, whereas dickinson avoids figurative language. whitman incorporates transcendentalism and realism in his works. on the other hand, dickinson's poems talks about death and immortality.

many battles and wars (such as the one at gettysburg), are commemorated by statues or monuments, with some areas preserved as monuments and national parks. do you think this contradicts the message of "grass"? in at least 200 words, explain your thinking and cite evidence from the poem to support your opinion.