Dickinson has a sense of humor and a self chosen seclusion. Whitman thought he was a little daredevil. Whitman is what I saw as boastful. They both clearly think a lot about the afterlife and share their view on death. The appear to me as having a similar way of thinking, yet views on how one should live their life is very different.
Dickinson stays secluded in her home with her sister away from people. Today we see this as strange and they did during her time as well. However, she was far from boring and unsocial. She was known for lowering basket of fruit to children and would laugh as she watched them play. Which contrasts from Whitman who out and about. Nevertheless they were both very social.
Both Dickinson and Whitman seem to question religion. For these two writers it was easy to see that religion was obsolete. Dickinson did seem to be agnostic and Whitman be complete over it. They both seem to be okay with approaching death and not in fear of it.
Although they have similarities and differences they are both great writers and known for their innovation. Tbh though; I hate these two old farts, they almost bored me to sleep at 8 am. Thanks.