Solitude and Intensity: the Romantic Style of Emily Dickinson

The video explores Emily Dickinson's life and work, focusing on her use of the color white as a symbol of passion, her early education, and her unique wit in poetry. It delves into her gradual withdrawal from society, her literary influences, and her role in the Romantic movement. Despite her seclusion, Dickinson maintained a strong connection with language and literature, leading a fulfilling life through her writing.

How does Emily Dickinson use the color white in her poetry?

• As a symbol of purity and innocence

• As a representation of luminous intensity and passion

• As a metaphor for sadness and despair

• As a depiction of calmness and peace

What subjects did Emily Dickinson have an affinity for during her education?

• Art and music

• Science, mathematics, and geometry

• History and literature

• Philosophy and religion

What unique style did Dickinson's poetry often combine?

• Fear and courage

• Anger and peace

• Sadness and joy

• Wit and wistfulness

How did Emily Dickinson communicate with visitors during her seclusion?

• Through a partially closed door

• By sending messages through her maid

• By meeting them in her garden

• Through letters only

Despite her seclusion, how was Dickinson socially active?

• Through letter writing

• By participating in community events

• By attending social gatherings

• By hosting literary salons

Which literary movement was Emily Dickinson a part of?

• The Romantic

• The Gothic

• The Modernist

• The Enlightenment

What does Dickinson's contemplation of solitude suggest about her view of the soul?

• The soul is isolated and alone

• The soul is dependent on others for fulfillment

• The soul is admitted to itself, experiencing infinite possibilities

• The soul is finite and limited