What is the real meaning to the poem 'because i could not stop for death'?

Question

yes it seems pretty simple but i so bad at poetry and need to know if there is a 'deeper meaning'

Answer 1

This poem had quite a few smaller meanings, but the overall message that Dickinson was trying to convey is that death should not be viewed as an end to which you must submit, it should be viewed only as a new path that we all must take; and to not look down shamefully, but throw our heads out to eternity, ready to face the new experience that is death.

Answer 2

i wrote an essay about it back in the day...

closing paragraph is" this poet, emily dickenson, is a naturalist; her belief that everything in nature has a supernatural significance. she uses this belief, along with the tools of literature, (symbolism, personification, etc.), to write her poem. with this knowledge, the reader can assume that Death is kind, and not fear it."



got an A

Answer 3

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Dickinson.html



The Poem and many Annotations, should cover your needs.



:-)

Answer 4

you have to live everyday like tomorrow is your last because although you know you will die one day you can't stop just because you know it will happen.

Answer 5

your mom