Compose a letter from the perspective of one of the individuals involved in the two painful separations mentioned here. Imagine that, given the circumstances, you believed it was necessary to part ways, but you also wish to offer comfort to the speaker of “My Life Closed Twice before Its Close.”

Some believe that unfortunate events occur in sets of three, similar to the trio of incidents referenced in this poem. Do you concur with this belief? Why or why not? Provide examples to support the side of the argument you are advocating.

What does the speaker specifically mean by “Immortality”? Why do you think this term is used instead of “God”?

Consider an artistic work that seemed to conclude, only to continue further—a film or a song, perhaps. Analyze what message you believe the artist intended to convey with this, and how it might relate to Dickinson’s message in this poem.