Emily Dickinson's "The Brain--is wider than the sky--"

 The brain is wonderful, unique, and vast. Despite our growing 

knowledge, there are so many things we do not 

understand. Emily Dickinson shows her wonder and appreciation for the 

brain throughout his poem. Dickinson was heavily influenced 

by metaphysical poets, giving her poems a stark, blunt view. She explains 

the extent, unexplored nature, and power of the brain.

Dickinson uses pauses and progressing capitalization to show growing 

wonder cat the brains power. She starts with the Sky and sea being wider and deeper, before 

stating that it is just the weight of God.

There is an admiration, but also slight mockery in the idea of 

being "just the weight" of God. Dickinson is expressing the idea that we are

only what we know. We have the power to create entire realities.

Overall, Dickinson's poem is exceptional for the time. She

shows a vast understanding of the brains power, without knowing the anatomical 

reasoning behind it. Her wonder is relatable and enjoyable to read. As 

a woman, seeing such phenomenal work by a fellow female is inspiring to me.

I am grateful to have been able to review her work.