A Society that Can Not Seem to Change
In very little words, Emily Dickinson describes society in her time. I believe that it’s ironic that she not only described the way society thinks in her time, but also in my opinion, Dickinson describes society in our time. From Observation in America, as well as other places, if you do not agree with the majority, be prepared to be scolded and pushed away. No matter if the majority is wrong, the majority’s wrong is the majority’s right. Even if the truth can be proven, the truth is still wrong. Society works this way because we rely on power and popularity. We as a people support whoever will provide us the most benefits in life. Some people will even sell their souls for a piece of the pie. Siding with …show more content…
There are people who will make you look like you don’t have even a bit of talent, or intelligence, even though your good works say otherwise. When you start to shine light on things that some have not been able to see, others will try to silence you because everyone in society does not support change. Emily Dickinson refused to be another statistic. Even though Dickinson was among many male poets, she kept her own mind, used her own thought’s and refused to change for anyone. Yes the process of her becoming one of America’s greatest poets may have been slowed down, but the process was still completed. It is possible to make it in this society, even when you have a different mindset from others. A key to surviving in this world of ours, is to not give up. In order for a single man to tear down a wall, it takes more than just a couple of blows. Tearing down a wall takes time, patience, work, and dedication. Some might think that it is impossible, but Dickinson proved that it is possible. Dickinson never gave up on writing poetry. She had loved ones that made sure her work would be published, despite what some in society thought. Being different in this world may come with many trials and many complications, but if you stand your ground while being different, you can outshine the
In very little words, Emily Dickinson describes society in her time. I believe that it’s ironic that she not only described the way society thinks in her time, but also in my opinion, Dickinson describes society in our time. From Observation in America, as well as other places, if you do not agree with the majority, be prepared to be scolded and pushed away. No matter if the majority is wrong, the majority’s wrong is the majority’s right. Even if the truth can be proven, the truth is still wrong. Society works this way because we rely on power and popularity. We as a people support whoever will provide us the most benefits in life. Some people will even sell their souls for a piece of the pie. Siding with …show more content…
There are people who will make you look like you don’t have even a bit of talent, or intelligence, even though your good works say otherwise. When you start to shine light on things that some have not been able to see, others will try to silence you because everyone in society does not support change. Emily Dickinson refused to be another statistic. Even though Dickinson was among many male poets, she kept her own mind, used her own thought’s and refused to change for anyone. Yes the process of her becoming one of America’s greatest poets may have been slowed down, but the process was still completed. It is possible to make it in this society, even when you have a different mindset from others. A key to surviving in this world of ours, is to not give up. In order for a single man to tear down a wall, it takes more than just a couple of blows. Tearing down a wall takes time, patience, work, and dedication. Some might think that it is impossible, but Dickinson proved that it is possible. Dickinson never gave up on writing poetry. She had loved ones that made sure her work would be published, despite what some in society thought. Being different in this world may come with many trials and many complications, but if you stand your ground while being different, you can outshine the