What is the main theme of Emily Dickinson's poem 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense'?

Emily Dickinson's Views on Conformity

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The paradox of madness and sense
The inevitability of death
The importance of friendship
The beauty of nature
2.
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How does Emily Dickinson's use of language contribute to the poem's meaning?
By using complex vocabulary
Through simple language and dashes
By employing rhyme schemes
Through lengthy descriptions
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What paradox does Dickinson explore in her poem?
Love and hate
Life and death
Madness and sense
Joy and sorrow
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According to the poem, who decides what is considered normal?
The poets
The majority
The individual
The government
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What happens to those who dissent from the majority, according to Dickinson?
They are rewarded
They are considered dangerous
They are ignored
They are celebrated
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How does the historical context of the abolitionist movement relate to the poem?
It critiques societal chains and expectations
It emphasizes the importance of education
It promotes technological advancement
It highlights the beauty of nature
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What does Dickinson suggest about societal expectations?
They are always beneficial
They are universally accepted
They are necessary for order
They are often silly and restrictive
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Which other literary figure is mentioned in relation to nonconformity?
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
Ralph Waldo Emerson
William Shakespeare
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What personal reflection does the poem encourage?
To seek approval from others
To ignore societal norms
To reflect on personal experiences of conformity
To always follow the majority
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