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Summary
In the poem
“Much Madness is divinest Sense –”, Emily Dickinson challenges society’s definition of sanity and madness. She argues that what the majority calls “madness” may actually be the deepest form of wisdom (“divinest Sense”), while conforming without questioning is the real madness. The poet highlights the dangers of blind conformity, suggesting that those who resist the majority view are often labeled insane and are forcefully controlled or silenced. Dickinson’s message is a powerful critique of societal norms and pressures.