# Whitman — Poetry character guide

> Whitman in Poetry by Henry van Dyke Jr..

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0053-god-of-the-open-air

## Who they are

The poet Walt Whitman, referenced or addressed.

## In the story

### [The Builders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/the-builders)

Not directly named, but the theme of democratic spirit and the common man resonates with Whitman's ideals.

### [The Little-Neck Clam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/the-little-neck-clam)

Referenced in 'The Whitmaniac Clam' as the poet who fed on clams and whose verse reflects the ocean's motion.

## Links

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