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‘Grief is a Mouse’ by Emily Dickinson (1830-86) explores a range of metaphors for grief, including the idea of grief as a mouse, which ‘chooses Wainscot in the Breast / For His Shy House’. The idea is that grief is deeply felt, but hidden away: like a mouse in the wainscot, we are aware of…
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Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won’t repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.
Emily continues to remain firm in her decision to make things right going forward. She wastes no time in gathering her siblings, where she tells them of her father’s will. She then makes Austin agree to give her and Lavinia freedom as they will not be another item of property. He agrees on the condition that Vinny gets rid of her cats. With that do...
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1. Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson 2. Jane Krakowski as Mrs. Dickinson 3. Toby Huss as Edward Dickinson 4. Anna Baryshnikov as Lavinia Dickinson 5. Ella Hunt as Sue Gilbert 6. Adrian Enscoe as Austin Dickinson 7. Amanda Warren as Betty 8. Chinaza Uche as Henry
Recurring
1. Sophie Zucker as Abby Wood 2. Allegra Heart as Abiah Root 3. Kevin Yee as Toshiaki 4. Samuel Farnsworth as George Gould 5. Gabriel Ebert as Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson 6. Robert Picardo as Ithamar Conkey
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1. Wavyy Jonez as The Wall 2. Nore Davis as Solomon 3. Tristan Griffin as Everett 4. Myles Evans as Erasmus 5. Curtis Morlaye as Michael River Jordan 6. Max Chernin as Samuel Strong 7. Levi Ricks as Helen
The episode's title and themes are based on "Grief is a Mouse" poem written by Emily Dickinson.On December 13, 2021, Alena Smiththanked Laura Terruso, the episode's writer for the way they were able to bring the EmiSue scene to life.On December 14, 2021, Alena Smith also revealed that it was challenging to film that EmiSue scene during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.On December 15, 2021, a sneak peek with Mrs. Dickinson not wanting to get up from bed after still mourning her sister's death was released.The speaker personifies Grief as a mouse that hides in the walls of the heart, a thief that steals the speaker's well-being, and a juggler who conceals his wounds. The metaphorical language conveys the elusive and tormenting nature of Grief.
May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the Grief is a Mouse poem by Emily Dickinson on Poetry.com
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Dec 17, 2021 · Grief is a Mouse: Directed by Laura Terruso. With Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov. Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won't repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.
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Emily Dickinson. Grief Is a Mouse. 793. Grief is a Mouse— And chooses Wainscot in the Breast. For His Shy House— And baffles quest— Grief is a Thief—quick startled— Pricks His Ear—report to hear. Of that Vast Dark— That swept His Being—back— Grief is a Juggler—boldest at the Play— Lest if He flinch—the eye that way.
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Grief is a Mouse And chooses Wainscot in the Breast For His Shy House And baffles quest Grief is a Thief quick startled Pricks His Ear report to hear Of that Vast Dark That swept His Being back Grief is a Juggler boldest at the Play Lest if He flinch the eye that way Pounce on His Bruises One say or Three Grief is a Gourmand spare His luxury ...
