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How does Whitman's attitude towards death in "Song of Myself" compare to Dickson's attitude in "712: Because I could not stop for death"

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whitman sees death as renewing the eats dickson sees death as rebirth

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Whitman sees death as a renewing the earth, while Dickinson views death as spiritual rebirth.

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