Leaves of Grass · Character
Mediums
Spiritual intermediaries or channels, referenced in a poem.
minor
Also known as themselves, their
First appearance: song of myself
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With Narrator (professional): Mediums are spiritual or artistic intermediaries who work alongside the narrator to convey transcendent messages. With Narrator (professional): Mediums are spiritual or artistic…
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Maternal and Mediating Forces
- Protagonist
- National and Mythic Archetypes
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- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the speaker fully internalizes the world’s suffering, feeling…
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