Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson became famous for her poetry _____ her death.

What did Emily Dickinson's sister discover after Emily's death?

• over 1800 poems hidden in Emily's room

• money Emily had stashed away

• letters Emily had written to her pastor

• medical documents explaining Emily's illnesses

People thought Emily was eccentric because she only wore _____ dresses.

How does the poem change in the last stanza of "Before I Got My I Put Out?"

• it changes from being angry about losing her sight to being happy about it

• It changes from wishing to see like other creatures to thinking she's better off not seeing the things that harm us

• It changes from stumbling through the darkness to finding hope in the light

• It changes from joy of being able to see things like other creatures do to anger over losing her sight

Most of Emily Dickinson's poem were based on...

• Life

• Desperation

• Death

• Joy

What is a possible theme for the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out."

• Be careful what you wish for

• Everybody has a bad day sometime

• Humans aren't as lucky as other creatures

• appreciate what you have while you have it

Why do you think Emily Dickinson rarely left her room?

How did Emily's life influence her poetry?

What is your favorite line from the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out?" Explain

What do you not like about the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out?" Explain