The word "Sovereign" is a powerful word meaning omnipotent. The use of this specific wording in this context suggests that the woman is entering this new territory or territory that is illegal for women to which she has not previously been exposed. Suggesting that with his new marriage he will be able to explore these territories or rights. The word Doe in “We hunt the Doe” is important to note because Dickinson specifically uses feminine diction, where it could have easily been replaced with a word like “deer.” This doe represents the limited power of women and the hunter “hunts the doe” (Gilligan). The Dickinson speaker is also one of Doe's hunters. This is significant because women often had to eradicate a deviant part of themselves and deal with a certain lifestyle. Men around the world chase or reject women when they become one too
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