1. Because I could not stop for death
... - Iambic pentameter Analysis: Lines 1-2- Death is greatly personified in these lines. Figuratively, this woman has a "date with death." Death seems to be gentlemen that may be handsome and well groomed, who makes a call at the home of a young woman. Death "kindly" comes to get her, knowing that she keeps herself busy. 2 Lines 3-4- The third passenger in the coach is a silent, mysterious stranger. Immortality rides with ... them and is also personified with the capitalization of the "i." 2 Line 5- Possible explanation s for the slow speed Death drives the carriage are: the woman is "dead...
- Word Count: 763
- Approx Pages: 3
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- Grade Level: High School