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What is the Emily Dickinson's tone in her poem "fame is a bee"

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The poem "Fame is a Bee" is symbolic of the highs and lows of fame. It is an extended metaphor, comparing the characteristics of a bee to characteristics of fame. Dickinson only gave the "bee" one wing to represent the short flight of fame.
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