# Satan — Leaves of Grass character guide

> Satan in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

The devil, appearing as a symbolic figure of rebellion and darkness.

## In the story

### [Chanting the Square Deific](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/chanting-the-square-deific)

Appears as the third side, defiant and plotting revolt, brother of slaves, proud and warlike.

### [Satan's Defiance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/3)

The speaker identifies as Satan, embodying defiance, pride, and eternal rebellion against any who would rule him.

### [Santa Spirita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/4)

Mentioned as being included within the encompassing soul, along with God and the Savior.

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