"Much Madness is divinest Sense"

This poem contains many paradoxes. The first is "Madness is divinest Sense" which is saying madness is good. The second paradox is "Sense is madness." The author is arguing that assenting to conform is considered sane but she thinks it is wrong. Demurring from conformity is considered madness but this is what she agrees with. She wants people to be different if that is how they are. No one should have to be like someone else just so they can fit into society. This poem also fits in with the other poem, "Barbie Doll." Both poems mention conformity and how it ends in a bad situation. These poems stress that it is okay to be different and never change just to be considered 'normal.'