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1. Discuss briefly the poet's use of symbolism from nature.

One of the first things one notices about Emily's poetry is her use of symbolism from nature. For example, in the first poem, Emily's couples include the bee and the flower that entertain an audience of leaves at their wedding. Through her use of nature and every day events, Emily shares some of her own personality with her readers. For instance, in Poem 61, Emily writes a humorous epitaph for a mouse who has been killed by a cat.

2. What are examples of couples in the universe that Dickinson uses in Poem 1? Why does she use them?

These couples include the moon and sun, the bird and flower, as well as earth and heaven. Emily attempts to convince the man that being single is not natural. She encourages the man to pick the love of his choice, then treat her royally.

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