Essay notes Flashcards
What words describe Dickinson as a poet?
Eccentric, idiosyncratic, enigmatic,
What gifts/habits did Dickinson have when writing?
She could describe the indescribable.
Unconventional punctuation and syntax was commonly present.
The theme of death was inexhaustible as she probed death daily.
What does the dash enable?
It enables thought and allows us to ponder on the thought at hand. (sudden flashes of inspiration in the reader)
What outlook and insights did Dickinson provide?
No one can match her in giving us a new and surprising perspective on the essentials of the human condition.
How does Dickinson affect the reader?
She startles and challenges the reader with her intensely personal and distinctive style.