Walt Whitman

He lost his job in the government when his superiors found out that he was the author of “Leaves of Grass” which was anti-slavery. Many people of the time believed homosexuality to be a sickness which was to be overcome. She was often beaten and abused until she left him. This sudden feeling of duty and inspiration came after seeing a pile of amputated limbs outside of a southern mansion being used as a hospital. It was in those hospitals that Whitman would build strong relationships and meet the people who would eventually take care of him while he grew old and sick.

Walt Whitman was also discriminated against for his anti-slavery ideas.

Throughout his many years Walt led a controversial and troubled life that was wrought with adversity and prejudice but managed to do what he wanted and live a long and prosperous life. Throughout his life though, he still had to struggle with people to look past his sexuality.

Another of Walt Whitman’s greatest burdens was his family. Walt also had a mentally and physically handicapped brother who was never able to take care of himself. Walt also went away for the family when he needed to. Once he had located George, who was alive and had suffered only a superficial face wound, Walt was inspired to help the wounded and dying. He later became ill and died in his thirties. Walt loved his family very much but was constantly troubled by their many problems.