Much Madness in Divinest Sense | Emily Dickinson | Summary | Generations | Grade XII
Short summary:
“Much Madness in
Divinest Sense” redefines madness through the use of a paradox.
Summary
The
poem is a form of protest against the society that blindly follows the
majority, disregarding the minority in its wake without being considerate to
the truth of right and wrong. The poem is a strong voice of individuality
and personal freedom. The poet expresses her anger towards the assumed
notions of a prejudicial society that curtails individual freedom.
The
majority of people consider to be senseless is the excellent knowledge to a
wise man, and the whole communities accepts as sensible is absolutely foolish
to the intellectuals. The majority of the people find wisdom in foolish things,
and this idea is popular. If you agree with what the mass, society or the
majority says, then you are considering being sane. But if you don’t agree with
what the majority says, then you are declared abnormal and dangerous. The
result is, you will be tied with chains and put into an asylum or prison.
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