In Emily Dickinson's poetry, irony often arises from the contrast between the speaker's inner emotions and external circumstances, highlighting a sense of disconnection or universality in human experience. This reflects her perspective on life and death, where the apparent triviality or absurdity of social norms and expectations underscores a deeper, often more profound truth about existence and the human condition.
Use the excerpt from Poems by Emily Dickinson to answer the questions.
In one or two sentences, analyze how the poet uses irony and how it reflects her perspective.
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