Introduction to Emily Dickinson

The transcript describes a modest, loose-fitting garment with unique features, worn by a woman from Amherst, Massachusetts, born in 1830. Known as an eccentric, she lived a reclusive life. The transcript then introduces the mythic character of Amherst, a woman dressed in white with a brilliant mind, whose poetry gained fame posthumously. Emily Dickinson, the woman in question, was a subject of town gossip, and her nearly 2000 poems revealed her as a revolutionary artist who defied societal norms.

What are some features of the garment described in the video?

• It has a waistline and is tight-fitting.

• It has 12 buttons made of mother of pearl and lace edging.

• It is made of silk and has a belt.

• It is colorful and has multiple pockets.

Where was the woman who wore the garment born?

• Providence, Rhode Island

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Amherst, Massachusetts

How was the woman known among the townsfolk?

• As a socialite

• As an eccentric

• As a politician

• As a businesswoman

What was the focus of town gossip about the woman?

• Her fashion sense

• Her mental health, beliefs, and sexuality

• Her cooking skills

• Her wealth and status

What was discovered after Emily Dickinson's death?

• Nearly 2000 poems she wrote

• Her secret diary

• Her unpublished novel

• Her collection of paintings