What happens when you die? A poetic inquiry | Emily Dickinson

The transcript discusses Emily Dickinson's poem 'Because I could not stop for Death,' exploring themes of mortality and eternity. The speaker narrates a journey with Death in a carriage, passing various scenes like a school and fields, before arriving at a mysterious house. The poem reflects on the passage of time and the concept of eternity.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the poem?

• The importance of work

• The inevitability of death

• The beauty of nature

• The joy of childhood

What does the school symbolize in the poem?

• The end of life

• The innocence of childhood

• The responsibilities of adulthood

• The beauty of nature

Which of the following is NOT passed during the journey?

• The setting sun

• A field of grain

• A river

• A school

What does the house represent in the poem?

• A childhood home

• A new beginning

• A place of rest

• A grave

How does the speaker perceive the passage of time since the journey began?

• As a distant memory

• As a long and arduous journey

• As shorter than a day

• As a never-ending cycle