1. Wordsworth
Much of his poems use these and other techniques to display the possibility of living contently, looking within nature for inspiration and fulfillment. ... This metaphoric representation seems to represent the man's peaceful death, one which others envy and the man himself is oblivious to it because it is the only way that he sees life. ... The middle two lines here suggest that the man is so content and quiet that he seems to be "not all there," but in fact his patients and acceptance are the result of years living among the world and developing a relationship with nature. ... The man"...
- Word Count: 1344
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School