His poem, “He Fumbles at Your Soul,” delves into the possession and affections of a soul by another being or thing. The main figure, “He,” within Dickinson’s poem is intentionally ambiguous because “His” identity does not really matter. The mystery surrounding this element of the poem could be the undoing of any reader, as one might struggle with the different connotations of each reading, however, much of the poem also requires further inspection. It can be further postulated that Dickinson wants the reader not to understand the cause of the poem, but to focus on the experience of the terrible moment he describes. This "He" can be many things, a pianist, a deity, or the wind, all of which are alluded to in the poem. ” uses a simile between this undefined “He” and pianists to demonstrate the conversion or possession of an individual's soul to musicians working out various notes before playing their piece. In the first line, the attacker “tinkers with your Soul.” Although immediately invasive, these images demonstrate an uncertain or even inexpert gesture towards the delicate keys or the soul, which are intimate enough not to be tampered with. If this illusory “He” is a deity, it may refer to the fact that they search the human soul to discern whether there is anything interesting of substance contained within it. Likewise, musicians are well aware that their practice notes play with their listeners before dropping the “on” them. complete music.” Additionally, there is a slow hint of “Weaker Hammers” gradually and rapidly approaching, increasing the tension and anticipation of the poem. “Prepare your fragile Nature For the… center of the paper.” which captures its prey. This refers to the Forests that tremble by themselves, and it is the wind that holds them back. Likewise, the wild nature of “He” is like an animal with the potential to destroy the soul or forests, but is a fortification for the “Fragile Nature” of the soul. The "still" universe in the final lines implies that the act of divine violence or revelation creates a surrounding silence, perhaps of despair, horror, or peace. Rather than shocked amazement, Dickinson uses this couplet to reveal the “full music” being thrown at the audience. The entire musical force is directed to "you", in a cosmic suspension charged with meaning and intent, consequently following the "scalp[ing]" with silence. Furthermore, the universe, whether referring to the actual atmosphere or the realm in which "you" and their soul resides, is calm, is reverence or purification..

Topic > His poem, “He Fumbles at Your Soul,” delves into the possession and affections of a soul by another being or thing. The main figure, “He,” within Dickinson’s poem is intentionally ambiguous because “His” identity does not really matter. The mystery surrounding this element of the poem could be the undoing of any reader, as one might struggle with the different connotations of each reading, however, much of the poem also requires further inspection. It can be further postulated that Dickinson wants the reader not to understand the cause of the poem, but to focus on the experience of the terrible moment he describes. This "He" can be many things, a pianist, a deity, or the wind, all of which are alluded to in the poem. ” uses a simile between this undefined “He” and pianists to demonstrate the conversion or possession of an individual's soul to musicians working out various notes before playing their piece. In the first line, the attacker “tinkers with your Soul.” Although immediately invasive, these images demonstrate an uncertain or even inexpert gesture towards the delicate keys or the soul, which are intimate enough not to be tampered with. If this illusory “He” is a deity, it may refer to the fact that they search the human soul to discern whether there is anything interesting of substance contained within it. Likewise, musicians are well aware that their practice notes play with their listeners before dropping the “on” them. complete music.” Additionally, there is a slow hint of “Weaker Hammers” gradually and rapidly approaching, increasing the tension and anticipation of the poem. “Prepare your fragile Nature For the… center of the paper.” which captures its prey. This refers to the Forests that tremble by themselves, and it is the wind that holds them back. Likewise, the wild nature of “He” is like an animal with the potential to destroy the soul or forests, but is a fortification for the “Fragile Nature” of the soul. The "still" universe in the final lines implies that the act of divine violence or revelation creates a surrounding silence, perhaps of despair, horror, or peace. Rather than shocked amazement, Dickinson uses this couplet to reveal the “full music” being thrown at the audience. The entire musical force is directed to "you", in a cosmic suspension charged with meaning and intent, consequently following the "scalp[ing]" with silence. Furthermore, the universe, whether referring to the actual atmosphere or the realm in which "you" and their soul resides, is calm, is reverence or purification..