Ep 2. I have never seen 'Volcanoes

In season 1 episode 2 of the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, titled "I have never seen 'Volcanoes," we continue to follow the life of the young poet Emily Dickinson (played by Hailee Steinfeld) as she struggles with being a woman in 19th-century society.

The episode begins with Emily discussing her love of poetry with her friend Sue (Ella Hunt), who encourages her to keep writing despite their society's disinterest in women authors. Meanwhile, Emily's mother (Jane Krakowski) and father (Toby Huss) are busy planning a party to welcome their new neighbors to town.

As the party approaches, Emily decides to try to catch the attention of the new neighbor's son, a handsome young man named George Gould (Luke Kirby). She becomes increasingly fixated on him, even asking her brother Austin (Adrian Enscoe) to invite him to their home. However, when George arrives at the party, he appears disinterested in Emily and she is left feeling embarrassed and rejected.

Throughout the episode, we also see Emily grappling with her own desires and frustrations. She longs to travel and experience the world, but is constantly held back by the expectations of her role as a woman in her society. Her frustration boils over in a poignant scene where she reads a poem she has written about the power and beauty of volcanoes to an indifferent audience, including her own family.

As the episode draws to a close, Emily experiences a moment of realization about the limitations and expectations placed on her as a woman. Despite this, she is determined to continue writing and expressing herself through her poetry.

Overall, "I have never seen 'Volcanoes" is a compelling continuation of Dickinson's story. The contrast between Emily's poetic passion and her society's expectations of her as a woman is explored in depth, while the introduction of new characters adds an intriguing dynamic to the series.