Ep 4. Alone, I cannot be

In Dickinson season 1 episode 4, titled "Alone, I cannot be," Emily becomes frustrated with the lack of recognition for her writing and decides to take matters into her own hands. She attends a reading by a famous male poet, hoping to meet him and get his opinion on her work. However, the evening takes an unexpected turn when Emily finds herself in the company of his wife and a group of fellow female writers. They discuss their frustrations with the patriarchy and share their own writing with each other. Emily is torn between her desire for recognition and her newfound sense of sisterhood with these women. Meanwhile, Emily's father encounters financial troubles and her brother Austin struggles with his own romantic pursuits. As the night comes to a close, Emily must decide whether she will continue to chase the validation of male writers or embrace the support of her female peers. "Alone, I cannot be" explores themes of gender inequality and the power of female friendships, all set against the backdrop of the ever-evolving world of 19th century poetry.