Parent Guide > I'm Nobody! Who Are You?

by Emily Dickinson 1891

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson.

Dickinson, a well-known introvert, cherished isolation. In this poem, she calls public life "dreary" and takes pride in maintaining a private identity.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What makes you who you are?" and "What does it mean to feel alone?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" about?
    • What did you learn about Identity?
    • What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
  • Watch Emily Dickinson: The Poet in Her Bedroom at home with your child.