Because I could not stop for Death— Questions on Because I Could Not Stop for Death
Because I could not stop for Death—
Is there irony in saying Death "kindly stopped" for her in stanza 1?
There is irony in describing Death as "kindly" in stanza 1 because it contrasts with the usual depiction of Death as a menacing figure. Typically, Death is not associated with kindness. However, in...
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In "Because I Could Not Stop for Death", are any words used in an unexpected context?
In "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," Emily Dickinson uses words in unexpected contexts to highlight the poem's themes. "Immortality" is ironic, suggesting eternal life, not an end. "Civility" and...