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This 4 page paper examines the divergent religious influences in Emily Dickinson's life and how those influences are expressed within her poetry. This paper specifically highlights the combatting Puritan and transcendental beliefs that pervaded her work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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1961 when that seclusion became permanent. There are many theories as to the cause of this seclusion, but the overriding explanation has been that she was spurned by a
male love. Since that time, there have been many who have questioned the sexuality of Dickinson, contending that in fact it was a female love that spurned her, thus
giving rise to her self-imposed seclusion. In either case, Emily was profoundly affected by the influence of her family as well
as the love that she would never get over (Wohlpart, 2004). But furthermore, she was also highly influenced by a number of important religious beliefs, that served as a
foundation for her beliefs and her fundamental life philosophy (Wohlpart, 2004). Her poetry is replete with examples of the Puritanism and transcendentalism that had such a profound effect on
her life (Wohlpart, 2004). "Puritanism allowed Dickinson to remain grounded in her faith of God, while Transcendentalism permitted her to release herself from limiting conceptions of humanity which enabled
her to view herself as an individual with an identity" (Wohlpart, 2004). Puritanism is based on the belief that a part
of God resides in all people, thus resulting in fundamental human goodness (Wohlpart, 2004). However, it is important to note that Puritanism also readily recognized the presence of evil
in humans as well (Wohlpart, 2004). Puritanism judged based upon the moral value of something, and the idea of predestination was readily embraced (Wohlpart, 2004). Therefore, in the
Puritan ideology, Heaven and Hell were representative of ultimate realities (Wohlpart, 2004). The Puritan influence is very apparent in the work
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