What happens when you die? A poetic inquiry | Emily Dickinson

The transcript discusses Emily Dickinson's poem 'Because I could not stop for Death,' exploring themes of mortality and eternity. The speaker narrates a journey with Death in a carriage, passing various scenes like a school and fields, before arriving at a mysterious house. The poem reflects on the passage of time and the concept of eternity.

What does the speaker imply about death in the poem?

Describe the journey the speaker takes with death in the poem.

How does the imagery of the carriage contribute to the theme of immortality?

What significance does the setting sun have in the context of the poem?

What feelings does the speaker express about the passage of time in the poem?