The statement explains the situation and allows the reader to understand the symbols in the poem. She continues by comparing a bee to a dream. In addition, Dickinson uses the bee to lure a child, an individual that society usually considers to be naive. Her skillful use of symbols leads readers to formulate one conclusion: most dreams are unreachable. Furthermore, Dickinson states, “Stoops to an easy clover” to indicate the tempting proximity of the dreams(6). Nevertheless, the bee escapes by “ lift[ing] his light pinnace”(Dickinson 9). Since the insect is a bee, Dickinson hints at the nature of dreams. She tries to demonstrate that dreams manage to appear feasible; then, they disappear. Moreover, a bee stings; therefore, dreams will do the same. Finally, Dickinson’s schoolboy shows her opinion on those who do chase dreams. Young children tend to be the most foolish individuals in society, and her use of one to play the protagonist is not coincidental. Only the naive chase dreams. Hence, the poem and its theme suggest that most people will never attain their
The statement explains the situation and allows the reader to understand the symbols in the poem. She continues by comparing a bee to a dream. In addition, Dickinson uses the bee to lure a child, an individual that society usually considers to be naive. Her skillful use of symbols leads readers to formulate one conclusion: most dreams are unreachable. Furthermore, Dickinson states, “Stoops to an easy clover” to indicate the tempting proximity of the dreams(6). Nevertheless, the bee escapes by “ lift[ing] his light pinnace”(Dickinson 9). Since the insect is a bee, Dickinson hints at the nature of dreams. She tries to demonstrate that dreams manage to appear feasible; then, they disappear. Moreover, a bee stings; therefore, dreams will do the same. Finally, Dickinson’s schoolboy shows her opinion on those who do chase dreams. Young children tend to be the most foolish individuals in society, and her use of one to play the protagonist is not coincidental. Only the naive chase dreams. Hence, the poem and its theme suggest that most people will never attain their