Emily McLaughlin

Poetry, unlike standard prose, is meant to be read aloud. In order to utilise the oral nature of poetry, poets often add structural and sonic elements that enhance the meanings behind their poems. Emily Dickinson, an American poet in the mid 19th century, used these techniques frequently. One example of this occurs in the poem, “The Soul selects her own Society,” in which Dickinson describes the process of choosing whom one associates with. The renowned poet explains that people often selects…

Emily Dickinson did not title her poetry; nevertheless, her poems are recognized by the first line. In her “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers...” poem she uses a metaphorical description of hope as a “little Bird” that “sings the tune”. Dickinson describes this bird that sings everywhere despite all the difficulties; she sings in the face of the most powerful storm and the strongest wind. As this bird’s song, hope also always stays alive within us, and it never asks for anything from us; it…

Bradstreet vs Edwards “Anne Bradstreet was essentially the first notable American poet, man or woman” (“Meet the Authors: Anne…” 114). Jonathan Edwards was another great American poet, and they are both alike and different in many ways. Anne Bradstreet wrote “To My Dear and Loving Husband” and Upon the Burning of Our House.” Jonathan Edwards wrote “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Bradstreet and Edwards are both talented Puritan poets who wrote about their views on God, amongst other…

Emily Dickinson is a poetry writer known to incorporate her deep feelings of life, religion, and nature as her writing subjects within a span of a few lines. Her poems often reflect on seventeenth-century England, focusing on the upbringing of Puritan New England and the conservative approach to Christianity. Dickinson’s poetry style consists of solid imagery, blending in allegory and symbolism to scenes of universal ideas. In her lyrical poem, “Because I could not stop for Death,” a female…

Emily Dickenson’s poem titled My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun – is one of the many poetic works she created in her lifetime. The staple ambiguity of her poetry is ever present in this poem, which reflects the eccentric nature of Dickenson herself. This poem reflect the anger within her life and show how she is carried away by the male personified version of her anger and becomes an instrument of his. This poem offers an inside look into Dickenson’s psyche, as it show that she feels empowered by…

Writers and poets are able to express their opinions on the idea of death and consequently sway the reader’s outlooks as well. The poems “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, written by Robert Frost, and “Because I Could not Stop for Death”, by Emily Dickinson, are both great examples of two distinct attitudes towards death and how that attitude is carried out throughout each of these pieces of literature. The first poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, centers around the idea that…

This essay will argue the similarities and differences of two superior female poets, who left a big mark on world poetry. The two American poets are Sylvia Plath and Elizabeth Bishop. These two poets have many things in common, like their close writing styles, as well as the ability to strike a deep chord within the reader, by using metaphors in order to describe their personal life events and feelings too. Sylvia Plath (October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963) is 21 years younger than Elizabeth…

Emily Dickinson was an American poet who was noticed worldwide for her unique poems. Dickinson was known for her seclusion from the outside world and her reserved nature. She was one of the most influential figures in American literature. [Furthermore], she faced numerous fears and hardships throughout her life, which she used to write outstanding poetry while overcoming her problems. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts on December 10, 1830. Dickinson was the middle…

The poem I Died for Beauty but was Scarce is one of Emily Dickinson’s most well-known poems. The piece talks about a woman who died for the concept of beauty while the man beside her gave up his life for truth. The narrator explains that both are the same which make them brethren. In this poem, the author explores the theme of death. More than this, the choice of words is used to communicate the relationship between death, beauty, and truth. And as a result, Dickinson made a poem that is…

After the death of Emily Dickinson, her many poems were published. Those poems quickly made her one of the most famous American poets of all time. What draws readers in the most by her poems is the mystery involved. Since the poems were published after her death, no one knows what they were truly about. For example, one of her famous poems is “The Moon is distant from the Sea”. This poem is really about the gender roles of a love relationship of her time. The true meaning of the poem is…