Man Whom Everyone Fears
The Man Whom Everyone Fears Emily Dickinson’s personification of Death in her poem, “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”, was very effective in expressing her feelings about death. Death is portrayed as a kind man who takes you away from your troubles. Dickinson’s image of Death as a kind man, her explanation of the eternal journey as a carriage ride, and her descriptive looks back on her life all aid in the effectiveness of the poem. ... The title of the poem suggests that, contrary to popular belief, Death is seen as a kind man that takes you away from your worries and problems.