Understanding mankind and nature in Wordsworth's 'Lines Written in Early Spring'
I can explain how Wordsworth presents the relationship between man and nature in 'Lines Written in Early Spring'.
Understanding mankind and nature in Wordsworth's 'Lines Written in Early Spring'
I can explain how Wordsworth presents the relationship between man and nature in 'Lines Written in Early Spring'.
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Key learning points
- Wordsworth expresses the idea of harmony in nature through ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’.
- The speaker’s appreciation of nature is pierced by his lament for the actions of mankind.
- Arguably, the poem expresses a disconnect and lack of understanding between mankind and nature.
- Wordsworth was a Romantic poet.
- The poem could also be lamenting the move away from agriculture that came with the Industrial Revolution.
Keywords
Harmony - the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity
Romanticism - a poetry movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Disquieted - to be worried or uneasy
Lament - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow
Agricultural - used for farming or relating to farming
Common misconception
That a poem must have one singular tone.
Often poems express complex emotions. For example, the speaker of 'Lines Written in Early Spring' feels both peace and disquiet at the same time.
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You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
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