The speakers of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" by Emily Dickinson and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson are similar in that:
- Both are forthright and confident.
Explanation:
- In "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church," the speaker confidently expresses a personal, unconventional way of observing the Sabbath by staying in nature rather than attending church. The tone is assertive and self-assured, showing pride in her unique spirituality.
- In "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," the speaker calmly and confidently narrates her journey with Death, personified as a courteous companion. The tone is composed and reflective rather than fearful or angry.
Why the other options are less accurate:
- Both fear disapproval by others: The first poem’s speaker seems unconcerned with others’ opinions, embracing her own way. The second poem’s speaker does not express fear of disapproval.
- Both seem angry and tormented: Neither poem’s speaker expresses anger or torment; rather, both have a calm, contemplative tone.
- Both reject religious feelings: The first poem actually embraces a spiritual feeling, just outside traditional church; the second poem contemplates mortality and eternity, which are deeply spiritual themes.
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