1. an interpretation of emily dic
... her purpose in this poem and increase the effectiveness of her point. She says, "If He puts away, Chrysalis of Blonde- or Umber-Equal Butterfly" when describing Death's equality. By using "chrysalis" to represent earthly labels and classifications, Dickinson points out how temporary and superficial those things are ... be removed by the universal and leveling power of Death. The poet also says that beneath the fabricated "chrysalis" of color, the "equal butterfly" of the humans being's spirit is what remains after death. This metaphor relates to the next stanza, where Dickinson describes ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate