After Sue leaves for Boston, Emily retreats to the woods to be alone and think. However, Emily's solitude is short-lived as she is informed that her father has agreed to let the railroad be built through her family's property. To make matters worse, Emily's favorite tree, which her great-grandfather planted, will be torn down in the process. Determined to take action, Emily sets out to get advice from another famous American Poet, Henry David Thoreau. I had to read some Thoreau in college, but honestly, so much time has passed that I don't remember much about his work except it was centered around nature. I think the idea was to give Emily a chance to interact with another famous American poet from the time and show how she was at a disadvantage because she was a woman. However, the whole thing with Thoreau was a little awkward, and John Mulaney is a strange choice to play the character. If you aren't into poetry or a history buff, chances are you might not even know who Thoreau was. And if you are a Thoreau fan, this episode won't be for you. However, this show isn't about him. It is about Emily, and this was another great Episode for her and her character. Hailee Steinfeld is simply as charming as Emily and gives a very moving performance. I also think Emily's relationship with her father is very interesting, and you really feel like the two care about each other even though they often butt heads. The result is they feel like a real father and daughter. I do feel bad for George, though, as he is clearly in the friend zone. The other members of the Dickinson family have their own side stories, as usual, but they are nothing special. However, one scene with Austin could've been cut out because it was gross. Also, there is a post-credit scene with John Mulany if you are interested in more of him. All in all, it was another great episode and another excellent performance from Hailee Steinfeld.
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