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What is "Death" personified as in the poem?

AA fierce warrior

BA kindly gentleman

CA silent shadow

DA mysterious stranger

Answer:

B. A kindly gentleman

Read Explanation:

Why is Death Portrayed This Way?

  • Gentle and Courteous: Unlike traditional depictions of Death as grim or terrifying, Dickinson presents him as polite and patient, suggesting that death is a natural transition rather than something to be feared.

  • A Companion on a Journey: Death is not abrupt or forceful; instead, he "kindly stopped" for the speaker, implying a peaceful acceptance of mortality.

  • Symbol of the Afterlife: The carriage ride represents the journey from life to eternity, passing through different stages of existence.


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