# Allons — Leaves of Grass character guide

> Allons in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0047-song-of-myself

## Who they are

French for 'let us go,' personified as a call to journey.

## In the story

### [The Universal Self](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/33)

The narrator's journey across space and time echoes the open-road spirit of 'Allons!'

### [The Perpetual Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/46)

Addressed as 'dear son,' the traveler is urged to shoulder their burdens and hasten forth toward wonderful cities and free nations.

### [Chapter 51](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/51)

Implied as the one invited to walk with the speaker, echoing the open road journey.

### [Song of the Open Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/song-of-the-open-road)

The recurring call to 'Allons!' (Let's go!) that drives the poem's forward momentum and collective journey.

### [The Open Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/4)

Implied as the traveler who ventures forth on the open road.

### [Allons! The Open Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/9)

The collective 'us' addressed as fellow travelers on the open road.

### [Allons! The Open Road Journey Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/10)

The repeated call to action, embodying the spirit of forward movement and adventure.

### [The Open Road Journey Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/13)

The repeated call 'Allons!' initiates the journey toward the endless and beginningless.

### [The Call to Battle and the Open Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/14)

Addressed directly as the companion who must go armed and endure hardship.

### [Song of the Open Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/15)

The addressee, called 'Camerado,' who is invited to travel together.

## Links

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