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What is the beauty of the morning compared to in the poem?
a garment
What is unusual about the air in the poem?
it is smokeless
What is the state of the city's 'mighty heart' in the poem?
it is lying still
What is the river doing in the poem?
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What is the poet's emotional response to the scene?
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How does the poet describe the relationship between the city and the natural world in the opening lines of the poem?
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What is the effect of the poet's use of the word 'silent' to describe the city's features?
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How does the poet use light imagery to convey a sense of wonder and enchantment?
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What is the significance of the poet's exclamation 'Dear God!' in the final stanza?
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How does the poet's description of the city's 'mighty heart' contribute to the overall mood of the poem?
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Study Notes
Description of the City
- The city is clothed in the beauty of the morning, surrounded by open fields and sky
- The city's structures (ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples) are visible and untouched
- The air is smokeless, making everything appear bright and glittering
The Atmosphere
- The sun is shining beautifully, illuminating the valley, rock, and hill
- A deep calm has settled, with no signs of disturbance or movement
- The river flows gently, moving at its own pace
The City's State
- The houses seem asleep, as if they too are resting
- The city's energy and vitality have come to a standstill, with its "mighty heart" lying still
Description of the City
- The city is clothed in the beauty of the morning, surrounded by open fields and sky
- The city's structures (ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples) are visible and untouched
- The air is smokeless, making everything appear bright and glittering
The Atmosphere
- The sun is shining beautifully, illuminating the valley, rock, and hill
- A deep calm has settled, with no signs of disturbance or movement
- The river flows gently, moving at its own pace
The City's State
- The houses seem asleep, as if they too are resting
- The city's energy and vitality have come to a standstill, with its "mighty heart" lying still
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