Monday, January 15, 2018

Emily Dickinson quote analysis

1. Forever is composed of nows.
This means that what happens in the present will carry over to the future. This also means that what a person does now will affect the future.

2. That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.
This means that you should enjoy it while you can. This also means that you shouldn't want for it ever again since it'll always be on your mind

3. If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain
This means that if you're not prepared to experience sadness you won't prepared for the future. This also means that if you don't experience sadness then you won't live long

4. If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry
This means that the book you read will have a powerful impact on you. This also means that poetry will have a bigger effect than a normal book

5. This is my letter to the world that never wrote to me
This means that the world never acknowledged you and you still send a letter anyway. This could also means you don't care what the world thinks about you

6. Saying nothing sometimes says the most.
This refers to actions speak louder than words. This also means that you should show Better than you can say

7. I dwell in possibility
This means that the what-if is interesting. This could also mean that you think about what may happen

8. Nature is a haunted house--but art--is a house that tries to be haunted
Nature refers to the wildlife which means that it can be viewed as a scary thing. With art it is subjective since it has its own meaning

9. parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell
This means that when a person dies they already know about heaven. However the conflict is with hell

10. I have been bent and broken, but- I hope- into a better shape
This means no matter the situation you shouldn't give up. This also means that if you have hope you can overcome anything

11.  In this short life, that only lasts an hour, how much- how little- is within our power
This means that a short life results in little accomplishments. This also shows how little s person can do in such little time

12. Whenever a thing is done for the first time, it releases a little demon
This means that a person in prone to getting overconfident. This also shows how a person acts when they get something for the first time

13.  To shut your eyes is to travel
This refers to having a dream. This could also mean that when you shut your eyes you're seeing something else

14.  Open me carefully
This could mean to take your time when doing something. This also means to always show caution

15. Till I loved I never liked enough
This means that you'll only love when liked yourself. This could also mean that until the you feel something yourself you won't feel yourself