에밀리 디킨슨의 작품에 대한 문체론적 고찰: 시 ｢나는 양도되었다—나는 그들의 것이 되는 것을 멈췄다｣ 연구

A Stylistic Examination of Emily Dickinson’s Work: A Study of “I’m ceded—I’ve stopped being Their’s.”

The paper aims to analyze Emily Dickinson’s work, “I’m ceded—I’ve stopped being Their’s” with a focus on its stylistic features. This poem delves into the conflict and determination to challenge societal expectations of the ideal woman and discover a new self. In examining these attitudes and psychological states, we closely scrutinize the linguistic expressions, particularly within three major themes: the generation of contrasting structure, the use of passive and active voice, and the utilization of ellipsis. Exploring the linguistic implications of lexical opposition structures and the pivotal role of the act of refusal, we discuss the effects of enjambment induced by the coordinating conjunction ‘but’ and its influence on the arrangement. Focusing on mood usage, we also analyze the deliberate dissonance between passive and active voice usage. Finally, an in-depth analysis of ellipsis structures and their potential association with Dickinson’s life is conducted. The findings highlight the convergence between a comprehensive understanding of this poem and stylistics, providing insights into heuristic and multifaceted perspectives within the literary analysis of Dickinson’s poetic realm.