The+Soul+Selects+Her+Own+Society

Alexa Ambrosine Angela Schmidt  Zachary Unger  "The Soul Selects Her Own Society" http://americanbella.blogspot.com/2011/02/closing-doors.html  T he Soul selects her own Society --  Then -- shuts the Door --   To her divine Majority --   Present no more --  U nmoved- she notes the chariots -- pausing --  At her low Gate --   Unmoved -- an Emperor be kneeling  Upon her Mat --  I 've known her -- from an ample nation --  Choose one --  Then -- close the valves of her attention --  Like --    http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/20283 http://www.istoclphoto.com/stock-illustration-6897742-stone-heart.php

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“The Soul Selects Her Own Society” is about a woman making a decision on whom she will associate herself with. Her decision is definite. In the 2nd stanza it is stated that even an emperor could not persuade her to open up the metaphorical doors she has enclosed herself with. This exaggeration portrays a clear picture of how the woman feels. This selectivity is intensified in the 3rd stanza, where the speaker explains that the soul will go through an “ample nation” and choose a single person to include in her life.Dickinson’s use of exaggeration and metaphor throughout the poem illustrates the exclusiveness demonstrated by the soul.

“The Soul Selects Her Own Society” is a 12 line poem separated into 3 four line stanzas. The meter of the poem is irregular and somewhat choppy due toDickinson’s use of hyphenation. The rhyme scheme is generally follows an abab pattern though not all of the rhymes are apparent. By following a rhyme schemeDickinsonkeeps the reader’s interest. Another enticing part of this particular piece is the use of exaggeration and metaphor, which gives lightness to this otherwise intense work. For example the image of an emperor and his chariots will even out the harshness of the door which was closed on society.

Overall the poem “The Soul Selects Her Own Society” emphasizes how a woman’s “soul” is selective. Emily Dickinson magnifies this importance throughout the poem and uses hyperboles to symbolize devotion. In conclusion, the reader understands the importance of the "souls” choice in life and how it goes about with that choice.