Poem Analysis: 'I Remember'
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What is the speaker's tone in the poem?

  • Indifferent
  • Nostalgic
  • Joyful
  • Melancholic (correct)

    • The poem is written in free verse.

    True

    What is the speaker's attitude towards their childhood?

    The speaker is nostalgic and wistful about their childhood, but also acknowledges that things have changed and they are no longer as carefree.

    The speaker remembers the ___________ where the robin built.

    <p>lilacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following lines from the poem with their corresponding themes:

    <p>The roses, red and white = Childhood memories The lilacs where the robin built = Nature I used to think their slender tops / Were close against the sky = Childhood ignorance But now 'tis little joy / To know I'm farther off from heav'n = Loss of innocence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Poet's Childhood Memories

    • The poem is about the poet's nostalgic reminiscence of their childhood home and its surroundings.
    • The poet remembers the house where they were born, specifically the little window that let sunlight in at dawn.

    The Beauty of Nature

    • The poet recalls the beautiful flowers in the garden, including roses, violets, and lily-cups, which seemed to be made of light.
    • They also remember the lilac tree where a robin built its nest and the laburnum tree that was planted on their brother's birthday, which is still alive.

    The Poet's Childhood Delights

    • The poet nostalgically remembers the joy of swinging and feeling the fresh air rushing past, as if they were a swallow in flight.
    • Their spirit was free and light in those days, unlike the heaviness they feel now.
    • Summer pools could hardly cool the fever on their brow, suggesting a strong emotional response to their surroundings.

    The Poet's Changing Perspective

    • The poet used to think the tops of the fir trees were close to the sky, which was a childish perception.
    • Now, they realize that they are farther away from heaven than they were in their childhood innocence.
    • The poem conveys a sense of loss and longing for the carefree days of childhood.

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    Analyze and understand the poem 'I Remember' with its themes of nostalgia and childhood memories.

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