The Soul Selects Her own Society by Nathan Anderson (Student FVHS) https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t by Nathan A. and Uly R. en-us 2023-02-14 18:14:23 UTC 2025-11-29 15:34:49 UTC hello@padlet.com What figures of speech are used? How do they contribute to the tone and meaning of the poem? nlanderson100 https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484324030 In her poem, Emily Dickinson uses a figure of speech to greater emphasize her reclusivity. She paints the picture of "an Emperor be kneeling", but the soul doesn't care. This idea of picking who you are is a contrary thought to many in this time period; Dickinson appears herself to be the soul in this passage. She shows that she doesn't care who it is, she wished to be left alone in life. This theme is perfectly portrayed by the "closing of the valves of attention like stone", as she slams the doors on everyone as well. I know I wouldn't want to be alone like that!]]> 2023-02-16 01:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484324030 How important is the contribution of form, such as rhyme scheme and line arrangement? How does form influence the overall effect of the poem? nlanderson100 https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484328295 In her poem, Dickinson's use of rhyme scheme and structure changes the way we view the narration of this piece. The initial rhymes create a more happy introduction, but the uses of hyphens builds suspense as the poem continues. A more serios mood develops as "Unmoved — she notes the Chariots — pausing —". Dickinson separates the phrases, almost as though wanting to pause at each important word. The personal poem forces emphasis on all parts, while maintaining a word flow. It is this style of writing that gives the potent literary masterpiece its drama.]]> 2023-02-16 01:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484328295 nlanderson100 https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484329837 2023-02-16 01:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484329837 nlanderson100 https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484330390 2023-02-16 01:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484330390 Poem 303 nlanderson100 https://padlet.com/nlanderson100/f8rp640ytzdsgd4t/wish/2484330675 The Soul selects her own Society —
Then — shuts the Door —
To her divine Majority —
Present no more —

Unmoved — she notes the Chariots — pausing —
At her low Gate —
Unmoved — an Emperor be kneeling
Upon her Mat —

I've known her — from an ample nation —
Choose One —
Then — close the Valves of her attention —
Like Stone —

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