• Bharti Sharma
• Dr Sagar Vyas

This research paper delves into the thematic exploration of isolation and its intricate connection to feelings of despair as depicted in the poetry of Rupi Kaur and Emily Dickinson. Both poets, despite belonging to different epochs and cultural contexts, manifest a profound engagement with the human condition, particularly connecting emotions of solitude and desolation. The study involves a comparative analysis of selected works by Kaur and Dickinson, examining how each poet portrays the experience of isolation and its consequential impact on the individual's emotional state. Through a meticulous examination of their poetic techniques, stylistic nuances, and thematic choices, this paper seeks to unravel the underlying similarities and disparities in their portrayal of isolation-induced despair. The analysis navigates through specific poems that prominently feature isolation as a central theme, deciphering the emotions evoked and the varied manifestations of despair within these literary works. Emphasis is placed on exploring the different perspectives and literary devices employed by Kaur and Dickinson to articulate the emotional landscape of isolation, shedding light on the poignancy and depth of their expression. Furthermore, this study contextualizes the societal, cultural, and personal influences that might have shaped Kaur's and Dickinson's poetic representations of isolation-induced despair, illuminating the impact of historical and individual contexts on their artistic endeavour. By juxtaposing and dissecting the poems of Kaur and Dickinson, this research paper aims to offer a comprehensive comparative analysis that not only highlights the universality of the human experience of isolation but also reveals the distinct approaches taken by these poets in portraying and navigating the depths of despair within the realms of solitude and isolation.

Poetry, Isolation, Despair, Imagery, Comparative Study, Solitude, Literary Analysis, Symbolism, Poetic Techniques, Mental Health

"DEPICTION OF ISOLATION AND DESPAIR: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN THE WORKS OF EMILY DICKINSON AND RUPI KAUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.f442-f445, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311551.pdf

"DEPICTION OF ISOLATION AND DESPAIR: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN THE WORKS OF EMILY DICKINSON AND RUPI KAUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppf442-f445, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311551.pdf