Emily dickinson essential oils analysis

Introduction
Alignment
In this discussion, you will read three poems by Emily Dickinson, one of the finest and most famous American poets. Among other topics, you will explore some of the ways that Dickinson views the relationships between men and women.
Upon successful completion of this assignment you will be able to:
Identify examples of symbols and diction.
Explain how various literary devices are used to communicate truths about humankind in works of poetry.
Apply discoveries about human nature to your own personal and/or professional life.
Resources
Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com
Textbook: The Pearson Custom Introduction to Literature
File: Literary Glossary (4.3)
File: Surface & Subversive Close Reading of "Tell all the Truth"
Instructions
Read the headnote on Emily Dickson (pp. 234-239).
Read "Tell all the Truth" (p. 243). What do you think she means by "tell it slant?"
What do you think the first stanza is telling the reader about the nature of truth, or about human nature?
What is she saying in the second stanza about truth or about human nature?
One of the creative strengths of the poetry of Dickinson—who is often thought of as a subversive writer—is that many of her poems can be read on two levels. On the surface, the poem seems to be about truth and human nature, but, for feminists, on a subversive (secretive) level, the poem can also be read as resisting the views of "male-dominated" culture. Review the two potential close readings of this poem in the Surface Reading & Subversive Reading link (above). Do you think Dickinson meant for the poem to be read this way? Explain your answer.
Based on your own understanding of the poem and your opinion of the close readings, compose a thesis for "Tell all the Truth" using the following formula: "In Emily Dickinson's poem, "Tell all the Truth," she uses (specific literary device) to show that (universal truth).