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‘Faith’ is a fine invention is the ninth episode of the first season of Dickinson. It is the ninth episode of the series overall.

Synopsis[]

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Plot[]

Emily makes plans to go see a solar eclipse with Ben, who is very sick. During the eclipse the two "anti-marry" each other, promising to remain unwed for as long as they live. When his coughing grows worse Emily nurses him at the Dickinson family home and is disturbed when he begins to hallucinate.

Sue is fitted for her wedding dress and discovers she is pregnant, much to her chagrin. Lavinia gives Joseph a nude sketch of herself.

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Co-Starring[]

  • Warren Katz as Minister
  • Dasha Nekrasova as Ellen Mandeville Grout
  • Levi Ricks as Helen
  • Alison Cimmet as Art Teacher

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Trivia[]

  • The episode's title and themes are based on "Faith is a fine invention" poem #185 by Emily Dickinson.[1]

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