Part 1 of Essay
In "Preface to Leaves of Grass", Walt Whitman speaks of the "great poet" who realizes the beauty of truth and simplicity in life. This is achieved through indiidualism and a perspective that nothing in life is trivial. Individiualism is more than being a unique and independent person. The individual is loyal to his ins ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... are then key to living life to the fullest. One must take full advantage of his/her life by fulfilling every instinct and learning a lesson from every blunder. Most important, though, is that every person maintains some semblence of truth in all they say and do. This idea contrsts with the American dream presented in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby examines an American dream based around material wealth and social status. His/her wardrobe, occupation, and income determine the ....