Nature's Beauty Poetry Analysis

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What is the central theme of 'The World is Too Much With Us'?

  • The insignificance of nature in human existence
  • The detrimental impact of human focus on material pursuits on the connection with nature (correct)
  • The importance of technology in society
  • The benefits of industrialization on human life

In the poem, what does Wordsworth criticize about human behavior?

  • Their lack of interest in technological advancements
  • Their disconnection from nature due to excessive gardening
  • Their obsession with owning large estates
  • Their excessive emphasis on getting and spending money (correct)

How does the speaker in the poem view the relationship between human beings and nature?

  • As withered due to the pursuit of material possessions (correct)
  • As irrelevant to human existence
  • As harmonious and mutually beneficial
  • As destructive due to technological advancements

What does the phrase 'lay waste our powers' suggest in the context of the poem?

<p>People are misusing their abilities for selfish gain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the poem, what does Wordsworth imply by stating 'Little we see in Nature that is ours'?

<p>Humanity fails to appreciate the beauty of nature as its own (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker consider as a 'sordid boon' in the poem?

<p>The fleeting pleasures of material wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Little we see in Nature that is ours' suggests that humans:

<p>Fail to recognize their connection to nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers' implies that humans:

<p>Misuse their abilities by prioritizing financial gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Wordsworth contrast nature with 'the world' in the poem?

<p>Nature embodies spiritual richness whereas 'the world' embodies material pursuits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Wordsworth mean by 'we have given our hearts away' in the context of the poem?

<p>Humans have sacrificed their innermost desires for monetary gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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