Category: Emily Dickinson

Introduction Readers may find that the way Dickinson wrote is very similar to the way that we text messages – the lines are short, broken, and sometimes as if they havent been organized well. The words are also quite clear and straightforward; the paradoxical language she used may make us confused, but it is also…

Abstract The purpose of this extended essay is to challenge the effects of the life and ordeals of literary icons on their poetry, by examining the question To what extent did Emily Dickinson and Sylvia Plaths life of crisis affect their poetry? The scope of this essay encompasses two poets. The unique and exceptional poetry…

Throughout history, women have fought for equality in areas such as politics, religion, careers… Specifically, women fight to be treated with respect and equality in criminal justice and law enforcement careers. The poem I’m Wife – I’ve Finished That by Emily Dickinson is analyzed using feminist criticism. Feminist criticism is a type of literary criticism…

Its not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. Or is it? In both poems, Fate by Emily Dickinson and If by Rudyard Kipling, they both agree that we control the path we take in life. In the poem Fate it explains a little more on how we control the path we…

Everyone has a different story, no one life is exactly the same and this contributes to the different influences we will have in our lives. Emily Dickinson known as one of Americas greatest poets lived quite an interesting life and her life greatly influenced her work. Born in Amherst Massachusetts, Emily Dickson was born into…

The Story Of My Search When I was reading about Emily Dickinsons life and reading her poems, they caught my eye because her life was so much more different than everyone elses lives. Her poetry was very different and interesting and I wanted to learn more about it. Emily Dickinson is one of Americas greatest…

Poetry is a vessel for all to come together and enjoy a piece of writing, even if the reader does not know it is an actual or hidden meaning. Many writers over the century and many before have had their writing style from having a specific type of structure to free verse. An extraordinary poet,…