惠特曼的《草叶集》对美国民族摆脱欧洲贵族文化身份认同,并形成自我粗狂、自由、进取的民族精神和意识有着重大的贡献。《草叶集》的内容、语言和象征意义加深了民族成员对美国民族的认知、认同和归属、忠诚,增强了美国民族的凝聚力。 Whitman’s “Grass-Blade Set” made a significant contribution to the American nation getting rid of the identity recognition of the European aristocrats and forming a national spirit and consciousness of being egotistical, free and enterprising. The content, language and symbolism of “Grass Leaves Collection” deepen the recognition, identification and affiliation and loyalty of ethnic members to the American nation and enhance the cohesion of the American nation.