John Keats's Ode to Autumn Poem Analysis

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What does the poet question in the third stanza of 'Ode to Autumn'?

Who is the harvester of autumn?
Where are the songs of the spring? (correct)
Why are the leaves falling from the trees?
What are the colors of autumn?

What does Keats describe in the first stanza of 'Ode to Autumn'?

Ripe fruits, new crops, and flowers (correct)
The reaper, harvester, and cider presser
Trashers sitting on a granny floor
The songs of the spring

How does Keats personify autumn in the second stanza?

As a reaper, harvester, and cider presser (correct)
As the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness
As a trasher sitting on a granny floor
As the friend of the maturing sun

According to Keats, what does autumn represent in terms of sensory experience?

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Ode to Autumn: Stanza 3 Question

The poet questions the whereabouts of spring's songs.

Ode to Autumn: Stanza 1 Description

Ripe fruits, new crops, and flowers are described.

Ode to Autumn: Personification

Autumn is personified as a reaper, harvester, and cider presser, all involved in the harvest.

Autumn: Sensory Experience

Autumn represents a season rich in sensory experiences, affecting sight, hearing, touch, and taste.

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Study Notes

"Ode to Autumn" by John Keats

First Stanza

Keats describes the abundance of autumn, with fruit ripening and harvesting
He portrays the season as a time of plenty, with imagery of fruit, flowers, and grain

Autumn Personification

In the second stanza, Keats personifies autumn as a woman, depicting her as a maternal figure
Autumn is described as sitting careless on a granary floor, surrounded by the season's bounty

Autumn's Representation

According to Keats, autumn represents a season of abundance and sensual experience
Autumn is associated with sights, sounds, and smells of the season, creating a rich sensory experience

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Explore the rich and peaceful imagery of John Keats's major ode 'Ode to Autumn'. Analyze the graphic descriptions, personification, and profound themes depicted in this remarkable poem.