Descriptive City Scene
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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?

<p>it is gliding at its own sweet will</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the poet's emotional response to the scene?

<p>a deep sense of calm and wonder</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet describe the relationship between the city and the natural world in the opening lines of the poem?

<p>The poet describes the city as 'wearing' the beauty of the morning, suggesting a harmonious integration between the urban and natural environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the poet's use of the word 'silent' to describe the city's features?

<p>The word 'silent' creates a sense of stillness and quietude, evoking a feeling of peace and tranquility in the reader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet use light imagery to convey a sense of wonder and enchantment?

<p>The poet uses phrases such as 'bright and glittering', 'smokeless air', and 'first splendour' to create a vivid image of radiant light, conveying a sense of wonder and enchantment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the poet's exclamation 'Dear God!' in the final stanza?

<p>The exclamation 'Dear God!' expresses the poet's awe and reverence for the serene and peaceful scene, emphasizing the sense of reverence and wonder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet's description of the city's 'mighty heart' contribute to the overall mood of the poem?

<p>The description of the city's 'mighty heart' as 'lying still' creates a sense of calm and repose, emphasizing the idea of a dynamic and powerful entity at rest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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