Much+Madness+is+divinest+Sense

Much Madness Is Divinest Sense []

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Madness

Theme Statement: In "Madness," Emily Dickinson uses a paradox to explain how society is run by insane people who look at her in the same way.

Structure: 1 stanza, 8 lines, structured, open, end rhyme- chain sane, slant rhyme- sense madness.

Context: Recluse: content with being by herself. 1800's, Gothic time period, family loss

Literary devices: Alliteration- Much Madness & Starkest sense. Paradox- Thinks everyone is insane and they feel the same about her.

Imagery: Sight- "Chain" chains and asylums

Figurative language: metaphors- Assent- sane Demur- insane

Tone & Topic: Topic- Society is ruled by mad men Angle- Society views Emily as being insane and mad.