Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous American poets. She wrote many poems throughout her lifetime, but it was not until after her death that she became famous. She wrote about death and life, love and separation, and God. She wrote about topics like these because she was inspired by the experiences in her life. Throughout her life, she dealt with problems that caused her to seclude herself, wear only a while dress, and write poems. Many have questioned what caused her seclusion? What happened that was so devastating to make her want to be alone all the time? Why did she always wear white?
There have been many explanations as to why Emily Dickinson secluded herself. It has been said she chose seclusion because of the pressure and persistence of others wanting her to confess her salvation. She felt no salvation, which led her to feel isolated. She could have chosen seclusion during the decision to convert from Puritanism to Transcendentalism, which rejected the strict Puritan religious attitudes. Despite being true to her own convictions, she was left with a sense of exclusion from the established religion. Much of this idea is portrayed in her poetry. There are many references to
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“being shut out of heaven” in many of her poems. She became increasingly reclusive in her thirties until finally she almost never left her house (academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu).
Emily Dickinson was a very creative poet, but what led her to her dark, depressing themes? It has been said that when Emily chose seclusion, all she did was write poems. Therefore, her seclusion caused her to be so creative. Dickinson felt free from women’s duties and had enough space to write in her room. This could be why she excelled in writing poems.
During her time as a normal student, she met a few very influential men, Reverend Charles Wadsworth and Thomas Wentworth Higginson. They had a huge effect on her life, as well as her poems. She met others, Samuel Bowles and J.G.
There have been many explanations as to why Emily Dickinson secluded herself. It has been said she chose seclusion because of the pressure and persistence of others wanting her to confess her salvation. She felt no salvation, which led her to feel isolated. She could have chosen seclusion during the decision to convert from Puritanism to Transcendentalism, which rejected the strict Puritan religious attitudes. Despite being true to her own convictions, she was left with a sense of exclusion from the established religion. Much of this idea is portrayed in her poetry. There are many references to
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“being shut out of heaven” in many of her poems. She became increasingly reclusive in her thirties until finally she almost never left her house (academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu).
Emily Dickinson was a very creative poet, but what led her to her dark, depressing themes? It has been said that when Emily chose seclusion, all she did was write poems. Therefore, her seclusion caused her to be so creative. Dickinson felt free from women’s duties and had enough space to write in her room. This could be why she excelled in writing poems.
During her time as a normal student, she met a few very influential men, Reverend Charles Wadsworth and Thomas Wentworth Higginson. They had a huge effect on her life, as well as her poems. She met others, Samuel Bowles and J.G.