Because I Could Not Stop for Death

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Mystic Elements in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death."

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Comment on the mystic elements through various symbols in Because I Could Not Stop for Death In Emily Dickinson's - Because I Could Not Stop for Death mystic elements come to life through symbols These symbols add layers of mystery and contemplation on life and death Here are different symbols that skillfully capture the mystic elements in the poem The Carriage The Journey The journey in Death's carriage is a central symbol The journey represents a passage from life to the unknown guided by Death Here Death is personified as the speaker s companion Because I could not stop for Death He kindly stopped for me This journey in Death s carriage suggests a gentle almost comforting view of dying It suggests that death is a natural step into an unknown realm School Fields Setting Sun The speaker encounters the school fields and setting sun on the way which are

symbols The school fields and setting sun represent stages of life The school where children play symbolizes childhood Passing the fields of Gazing Grain signifies maturity and adulthood It captures the period of growth and purpose Finally the setting sun reflects the end of life The setting sun symbolizes mortality s arrival The House On their journey they pause before a house The house is another symbol It appears to be the speaker s grave The house becomes a resting place as the journey does not end there It hints the journey will continue in the afterlife toward Eternity Thus Dickinson s symbols each carefully chosen skillfully capture the mystic elements in the poem The symbols suggest a mysterious journey beyond death

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