(#7)
This poem depicts the author's view of conformity versus nonconformity; she believes it is insane to simply conform and go along with the rest of society.
"Assent - and you are sane - Demur - you're straightway dangerous." This line shows the way society views those who are different from the majority. If someone agrees and follows everyone else, then they are viewed as completely normal. However, if someone disagrees or thinks outside the box, then they are dangerous. Their opposing views present a threat to the normal views and opinions of society. Society is not very open to new opinions, and they often try to simply quiet the nonconformers down. As the poem says, they are "handled with a Chain." This poem is saying that to conform with society is insanity. It is important to form one's own opinions of something rather than going along with everyone else's opinions.
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