Poetic Antagonism In Emily Dickinson's Poetry

Poetic Antagonism of Emily Dickinson Poetry belongs to sophisticated styles of expressions in literary world. It comes from the bottom of the writer’s heart and can reveal his hidden world conception. Poems allure audience by romantic style, or natural deblockedions that convey personal experience. Emily Dickinson is one of those poets who wanted to transfer the beauty of her outlook. Her creations are full of unforgettable images that present human being as integral part of nature. Therefore, this work aims to trace peculiarities of different symbols, personifications and metaphors used by Dickinson in poems “A narrow Fellow in the Grass” and “After great pain, a formal feeling comes”. It will also analyze author’s individual perception and

Poet asks the reader: “You may have met him? Did you not”. This line inclines readers to think that people often face with obstacles. Sometimes barriers appear out of a sudden, just like a snake in the grass. The grass hides the snake and unexpected obstacles might also be hidden. The snake is narrow that underline the feature of something small. The words “A narrow Fellow in the Grass” appeal to readers’ imagination creating the effect of personifications. Thus, snake is personified with the fellow. It is very bright expression as this image connects fauna and human being. Reading the poem further, “A narrow Fellow in the Grass / Occasionally rides”, readers’ attention is drawn by the word “rides”. It means that it goes or moves. Thus, these lines create an image of the moving snake. Thus, it is another is personification in the poem. When connecting snake and movement, it is possible to presume that the author wanted to single out the approaching danger. It is very similar for everyone, as life often turns some hardship and challenge. This poem inclines readers to dwell upon the life obstacles. The author asks if readers are familiar with life obstacles: “You may have met