Bob Greenberg - 'Hope is the thing with feathers' by Emily Dickinson

The video discusses Emily Dickinson's reclusive lifestyle and introduces her poem 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'. The poem is analyzed in two parts, focusing on themes of hope, resilience, and the metaphor of a bird representing hope that persists through challenges without asking for anything in return.

How does the poem reflect Emily Dickinson's own life and experiences?

What does the poem 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' suggest about hope?

How does Emily Dickinson describe the nature of hope in her poem?

What imagery does Dickinson use to convey the idea of hope?

In what ways does the poem illustrate the concept of resilience?