Leaves of Grass | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Walt Whitman - This person is considered to be one of the most famous American poets of his time. Born in Long Island, New York, this person was the second of nine children born to Quakers.

Abraham Lincoln - This person was the 16th president of the United States. He is one of the most recognizable presidents after George Washington for his illustrious history and activity in the Civil War.

Young Pioneers - These people came from all over the United States to travel west and conquer the untamed land.

Two Veterans -...
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