Who are you?”, uses the two typical stanzas usually used in his poems. The rhyme scheme of the first verse is AABC and that of the second is ABCB. Dickinson uses his famous dashes to give rhythmic effects to the poem. This is one of his most famous poems and describes the privacy he enjoyed in his life. The poem implies that he would rather be a Nobody than a Somebody. The Frog is a metaphor for public figures who feel the need to croak or constantly remind people who they are. This is quite ironic since “the Dickinson family was not wealthy, [but] they were well known” (Borus 10). However, he believes these figures sell out to maintain their fame. On the other hand, frogs are not the only people this poem is aimed at. The “Admiring Swamp” is also guilty of being the group that mindlessly listens to the croaking of the frog and loses all sense of individuality. The answer to the question “You too, no one?” is assumed. (Dickinson 2) is yes because the speaker seems happy that there is a pair of Nobodies. The speaker does not want their identity as a Nobody to be shared for fear that Someone wants to be like them. As a recluse, Dickinson's humor illustrates, in easy-to-understand terms, the joy she feels when alone. This thought ties into why Dickinson may not have wanted his works published much. Although this poem is one of Dickinson's most playful poems, it is actually a satire for the audience. Its childish tone prevents the poem from being childish too
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