Ruby's Experience with Dickinson's Writing

Ruby shares her journey to Emily Dickinson's Homestead, where she writes in Emily's bedroom, inspired by her style. She experiments with poetry and letter writing, reflecting on the creative process and offering insights into Dickinson's methods. Ruby concludes with personal takeaways and writing tips.

What was Ruby's main reason for traveling to Massachusetts?

• To meet other poets

• To explore historical sites

• To visit the Emily Dickinson Homestead

• To attend a writing workshop

How did Ruby feel when she first entered Emily Dickinson's bedroom?

• Excited

• Confused

• Overcome with emotion

• Indifferent

What style did Ruby's poetry resemble when she wrote in Dickinson's bedroom?

• Modern free verse

• Dickinson's style with dashes and fragments

• Traditional sonnets

• Haiku

What did Ruby find freeing about writing letters in Dickinson's style?

• The use of formal language

• The elimination of perfectionism

• The strict adherence to etiquette

• The use of modern stationery

What did Ruby notice about the portraits in Dickinson's writing space?

• They were of famous politicians

• They were of Barrett Browning and George Eliot

• They were abstract art pieces

• They were family portraits

What is one of the key takeaways Ruby mentions from her experience?

• Following strict writing rules

• Setting aside undistracted time for writing

• Using a large desk with many tools

• Writing in a noisy environment

What did Ruby do after her studio session?

• Visited another museum

• Wrote and read more poetry

• Went to a party

• Took a long nap

What did Ruby find inspiring about Dickinson's writing environment?

• The presence of modern technology

• The bustling city life

• The view of the natural world

• The large library of books

How did Ruby describe her senses after writing in Dickinson's space?

• Calm and relaxed

• Confused and disoriented

• In overdrive and hyper-aware

• Dulled and tired

What did Ruby learn about Emily Dickinson's writing habits?

• She used a large desk

• She wrote in noisy environments

• She preferred writing in silence

• She wrote during the day