Emily Dickinson's Collected Poems

What kind of crucifixion are present in the poem " After Great Pain"?

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Emily is discussing both Christ's crucifixion ("He") and also a universal crucifixion felt by all human beings after a terrible event that occurs in one's life, such as a death or other excruciating pain. She is also likely describing her own "crucifixion" and the aftereffects of feeling a disconnected numbness.

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