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Because Of Death's Civility

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This poem dramatized the conflict life and death; particularly the journey to the afterlife. From beyond the grave, the speaker is describing her journey with Death from the living world to the afterlife. In the first two lines, the speaker describes herself as being too busy for Death, so Death kindly stops for her. Because of Death’s “civility,” the speaker begins to leave behind all of her obligations in the living world so that the two can enjoy their carriage ride through the living realm. On their ride, the two pass by reminders of the life that the speaker is leaving behind: school buildings with children at recess, grain-filled fields, and the setting sun. As she continues into the afterlife, the speaker starts to describe her appearance

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