Emily Dickinson: Letters to the World

The video explores the life and work of Emily Dickinson, a renowned poet who used poetry as her means of communication with the world. Born in Amherst, MA, she faced health challenges but excelled in her studies. Her friendship with Abaya Root and her time at Mount Holyoke shaped her early years. Dickinson's reclusive lifestyle allowed her to focus on writing, leading to a rich collection of poems. Her correspondence with critic Thomas Higginson revealed her reluctance to publish. After her death, her sister Lavinia discovered over 1800 poems, which were later published, cementing her legacy as a significant literary figure.

What was Emily Dickinson's primary method of communication with the world?

• Writing letters

• Poetry

• Painting

• Public speaking

Why did Emily Dickinson leave Mount Holyoke Female Seminary?

• She graduated early

• She disliked the strict environment

• She moved to another city

• She received a scholarship elsewhere

How did Emily Dickinson share her poetry with her neighbors?

• By publishing in local newspapers

• By mailing them directly

• By sending cakes with poems

• By hosting poetry readings

What was unusual about Emily Dickinson's correspondence with Thomas Wentworth Higginson?

• She wrote in a foreign language

• Her poems were unsigned

• She included drawings with her poems

• Her poems were written in ink, but her name was in pencil

What did Emily Dickinson start wearing exclusively later in her life?

• Colorful dresses

• Black mourning clothes

• White bridal white

• Traditional Amherst attire

What was a notable characteristic of Emily Dickinson's poetry?

• They were written in French

• They had vivid images and unpredictable style

• They were all about nature

• They were all sonnets

How many poems did Emily Dickinson write that were published posthumously?

• Over 2000

• Over 500

• Over 1000

• Over 1800