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why does allen ginsberg refer to walt whitman as '' dear father '' in his poem '' A supermarket in California?

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Allen Ginsberg idolizes Walt Whitman and has some similar writing style choices. He also celebrates America and sees the beauty in his surroundings which is very Whitman-esque. Ginsberg almost sees himself following Whitman's footsteps like a son would.
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