In the poem, Because I could not stop for Death, written by Emily Dickinson, how does the poet personify death?

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How does the poet personify the death in the poem

Asked by Shivani S #720292 on 11/17/2017 7:05 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/17/2017 3:51 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/17/2017 3:50 PM

Death is personified as a male suitor.

"Because I could not stop for Tom – / He kindly stopped for me."

Because I could not stop for Death