In this poem, Dickinson speaks of a little bird that "sings the melody without the words" (Dickinson, "'Hope' is the thing with feathers"). The little bird continues to share its song with the world, no matter what comes its way. According to “Overview: “Hope is the Thing with Feathers,” edited by Marie Rose Napierkowski and Mary Ruby, “By describing “hope” in terms of this bird, Dickinson creates a beautiful picture of the virtue of human desire . » (“Preview: “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers”). Birds are very common in human nature, so many readers don't see how special each bird is, but Emily Dickinson likes to change people's views on small birds to show how special these feathered friends are. strong and endearing.