We passed the School, where Children strove At Recess—in the Rin

We passed the School, where Children strove At Recess—in the Ring— We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain— We passed the Setting Sun— Or rather—He passed Us— The Dews drew quivering and chill— For only Gossamer, my Gown— My Tipper—only Tulle— Question: A. Identify the poet. B. What do “the School” and “the Setting Sun” represent? C. What does the poet want to express in this poem?
【正确答案】：A. Emily Dickinson. （1分）B.“The School” represents youth，and “the Setting Sun” represents end of life. （1分）C.In the poem Emily Dickinson personifies death and immortality so as to make her message strongly felt. （2分）
【题目解析】：教材523页。狄金森在这首诗中拟人化死亡和不朽。使她的信息强烈地感受。