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Dickinson was believed to have romantic feelings for her close friend Susan Gilbert.
Gilbert eventually married Dickinson's brother, becoming her sister-in-law and
neighbor. Do you think Gilbert is the neighbor Dickinson mentioned in the poem?
Why or why not? How does this new information about Dickinson's romantic feelings
for Gilbert affect your interpretation of the poem?



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Final answer:

Emily Dickinson's poem 'Wild Nights Wild Nights!' possibly references Susan Gilbert Dickinson, reflecting a mix of desire and stability.


Explanation:

Susan Gilbert Dickinson (who later married Emily Dickinson's brother) is speculated to be the subject of the poem 'Wild Nights Wild Nights!' due to Emily's romantic feelings towards her. The poem, often viewed as sexually charged, reflects a complex mix of desire and longing for stability in Dickinson's emotional life.


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