Write a 150 word analysis that answers the following question-

Death and isolation are common themes in Dickinsons poetry, yet her poems rarely seem melancholy. What elements prevent her poems from becoming too solemn?

A minimum of one (1) Figurative/Connotative Device found in the work should be mentioned. Include a minimum of one (1) quote from the work with author name/page number reference in parentheses following the quote.