I Dwell In Possibility By Emily Dickinson Essay

In the modern age, One would believe poetry is outdated, meant to collect dust on bookshelves in libraries and in a grandmother’s collection. In reality, poetry is everywhere: Advertisements, music and some sayings all contain a form of poetry that differs from prose. This way of writing that plays on plain language is the most creative ways to express ideas and feelings, and truly showcases the depth of emotions authors feel about a subject. In Emily Dickinson’s poem “I dwell in Possibility”, She expresses how poetry is superior to prose by comparing the two styles as houses. Describing how there are so many more creative opportunities there are with poetry, she uses an extended metaphor of an elegant home to portray her feelings of poetry. The uses of metaphor, imagery and rhyme elevate her poem and present her feelings on how poetry superior at displaying creativity.
Her use of this metaphor shows her opinion of poetry being a better way to expressing emotions and ideas. She describes a house that is “Fairer” than prose and is “More numerous of Windows — Superior — for Doors— “ (line 2-4). Along with other features that explain how grand the home is compared to that of prose. The uses of other metaphors show the characteristics of the house that also describe the attributes of poetry. Describing chambers made of cedar that are “Impregnable of the Eye”, she wishes to show that reading poetry provides many stories and tales that all readers would enjoy. She also describes there being an “Everlasting Roof”, a metaphor for there being no cap on the creativity poetry