2 Emily Dickinson
“Faith” is a Fine Invention
“Faith” is a fine invention
For Gentlemen who see![1]
But Microscopes[2] are prudent
In an Emergency!
- "see" is a referrence to God in this line. Dickinson also italicized it to show us that it has a deeper meaning. See footnote 2. ↵
- The use of the word "Microscopes" is a referrence to science. Dickinson capitalized this word in the middle of the line to show us it has more meaning than just a physical microscope. She relates the "see" meaning God to this word microscopes to compare the ideas of religion and science. ↵