1. Because I could not stop for death
... 4-lines each - Traditional meter, often found in hymns and nursery rhymes - 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 explanat...
- Word Count: 763
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School