The moods of the speakers are different, and you would contrast them in a compare-and-contrast.
In Whitman's poem, the speaker seems excited and happy. In Dickinson's poem, the speaker is more melancholy and frustrated.
Whitman's "To a Stranger" exudes a sense of wonder and curiosity as the speaker contemplates the mystery and connection with a stranger. On the other hand, Dickinson's "If I Knew You Were Coming in the Fall" expresses longing and anticipation, suggesting yearning for a future encounter. Both poems capture a mix of emotions towards the unknown or anticipated meeting.
Well, the Whitmans are a family, and the Mormons are a religion, so they can't really be compared. I know Whitmans who are Mormon, though.
Because, the Whitmans were spreading disease, by accident
Leaves of Grass
In Whitman's poem, the speaker seems excited and happy. In Dickinson's poem, the speaker is more melancholy and frustrated.
Whitmans
Whitmans sampler
nope actually Whitmans did.
leaves of grass
Because, the Whitmans were spreading disease, by accident
The Whitmans, a missionary couple, were killed by members of the Cayuse tribe in 1847 in present-day Oregon. Their deaths were primarily a result of rising tensions between the settlers and Native Americans, exacerbated by the spread of diseases and competition over resources. The Whitmans had attempted to convert the Cayuse to Christianity and establish a mission, but their presence and the influx of settlers led to resentment. This culminated in the Cayuse War, where the tribe sought retribution for the perceived negative impact of the Whitmans and other settlers on their way of life.