What does Emily Dickinson’s poetry teach us about the nature of individualism?
In Emily Bronte’s “Shall Earth no more inspire thee” (292-293) and “Often rebuked, yet always back returning” (295), the speaker in each poem expresses their admiration and devotion to nature. Similarly, in Emily Dickinson’s “I taste a liquor never brewed” (318) and “A narrow Fellow in the Grass” (322), the speaker celebrates (in the first poem) the unique euphoria produced by an immersion in nature, and, in the second, the beauty and danger simultaneously present in nature.
In a concise essay (500 words maximum/450 minimum), compare and contrast Bronte’s and Dickinson’s celebrations of nature. Give concrete examples from both poets in terms of their poetic diction (vocabulary), style, and symbolism (metaphors/similes). As always, your essay must be entirely your own work and you should take care to eliminate all typos, misspellings, and punctuation mistakes before submitting your essay. Do not submit links but write or paste your text into the CANVAS box provided. Two submission attempts permitted. 30 Points maximum. Due on SUNDAY at 11:59 p.m. No extensions or late submissions!
