The persona describes her transition from alienation to belonging through death. The poem, initially, includes personal pronouns such as "I". This supports the notion of the concept of not belonging. However, as the poem progresses, the personal pronouns shift to an inclusive tone. That is, it uses pronouns such as "we" and "our". This displays the sense of belonging both characters experience. Furthermore, the line "we brethren are" exemplifies how both characters are both gaining acceptance from one another by not belonging individually in their own worlds.
In addition, the concept of belonging is shadowed by a loss of individual identity and uniqueness. This is evident in the line "moss had reached our lips,/And covered up our names." This line displays how to belong one must forfeit their values and ideals to conform and gain acceptance from a group. However, both characters in this poem have not given up their values and as a result have suffered dire consequences. Though this is the case, both the characters have, in death, have gained acceptance from one another and thus have experienced belonging in one form. Ultimately, this has lead to their deaths and a loss of identity.
Kanashya.T & Pallavi.M
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The poem 'I died for beauty' explores the notions of belonging through Romantic ideals. This is conveyed through the allusions to John Keats’ and Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poems, both of whom encompass the values of 'truth' and 'beauty.' By alluding to such Romanticists, the persona perceives a sense of belonging to the Romantic tradition. This notion is further explored, through the symbolism of nature. 'Moss' is a direct reference to nature, and the fact that it ‘had reached lips’ and ‘covered up names’ suggests a sense of emotional connection between nature and the persona.
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