The poem, A Science so the Savants say, is unusual in that it is composed of two sestets. Emily Dickinson constructs the poem in so that the first sestet paves the way for the discussion of the second sestet. Instead of pitting science and nature against each other, Dickinson uses the structure of the poem to link them. The first and the second sestet seem to build on different ideas at first, but, by the end of the poem, they transform into justifications for the existent complementary relationship between nature and science. Dickinson uses these two sestets to argue about nature and science independently, yet the transitional word “So” (Dickinson 7) in the second sestet points towards the inherent integration of the fields. She strategically
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Dickinson uses the words “meekest flower” (7) and “winter’s day” (8) in the second sestet characterizing the sestet with a gloomy and ephemeral vibe. The passive flower submits to the harsh winter and gives in and turns into a weed in a meadow full of plants. However, the “Savants” see this as an opportunity to expound and explore further what seems like a futile opportunity. It is this science of excavation that allows the “Savant” to use a weed in a meadow full of plants and create something useful out of it to further societal benefits. Dickinson juxtaposes these gloomy words with words like “Lily” (11), “Rose” (11) and “Butterfly” (12) to denote the scientific glance that comes with acquainting oneself with the science. These “Savants” view the meek flower as a “Rose” or “Lily” (11). Rose and Lily are immune to seasonal changes are found to survive the harshest of seasons. They symbolize hope and knowledge for humanity through the use of the tools administered to us by the development of this science. Dickinson implicitly argues that this science provides a new perspective to humans, both savants and non-naturalists, and allows this science to explore even the smallest of stories as a window of opportunity to further our knowledge and imagination. Dickinson could be arguing for the ubiquitous implementation of this science in our minds to be able to sit by our houses on a warm summer eve and be able to appreciate the intricacy and the romantic beauty of our surroundings. The capitalization of “Rose” and “Lily” (11) personifies the story of the species bound to the “stone” (6) that the story teller i.e. the scientist unfolds using comparative anatomy. The capitalization can be interpreted as Dickinson’s idea of stressing on the importance of
Dickinson uses the words “meekest flower” (7) and “winter’s day” (8) in the second sestet characterizing the sestet with a gloomy and ephemeral vibe. The passive flower submits to the harsh winter and gives in and turns into a weed in a meadow full of plants. However, the “Savants” see this as an opportunity to expound and explore further what seems like a futile opportunity. It is this science of excavation that allows the “Savant” to use a weed in a meadow full of plants and create something useful out of it to further societal benefits. Dickinson juxtaposes these gloomy words with words like “Lily” (11), “Rose” (11) and “Butterfly” (12) to denote the scientific glance that comes with acquainting oneself with the science. These “Savants” view the meek flower as a “Rose” or “Lily” (11). Rose and Lily are immune to seasonal changes are found to survive the harshest of seasons. They symbolize hope and knowledge for humanity through the use of the tools administered to us by the development of this science. Dickinson implicitly argues that this science provides a new perspective to humans, both savants and non-naturalists, and allows this science to explore even the smallest of stories as a window of opportunity to further our knowledge and imagination. Dickinson could be arguing for the ubiquitous implementation of this science in our minds to be able to sit by our houses on a warm summer eve and be able to appreciate the intricacy and the romantic beauty of our surroundings. The capitalization of “Rose” and “Lily” (11) personifies the story of the species bound to the “stone” (6) that the story teller i.e. the scientist unfolds using comparative anatomy. The capitalization can be interpreted as Dickinson’s idea of stressing on the importance of