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William Wordsworth's 'The World Is Too Much With Us' Poem

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What is the main theme of the poem?

The struggle between paganism and Christianity

The corrupting influence of wealth and materialism (correct)

The power of mythology and legend

The beauty of nature and the importance of appreciating it

What is the speaker's attitude towards the natural world?

Appreciative but disconnected (correct)

Indifferent and unappreciative

Fearful and intimidated

Admiring and in awe

What does the 'sordid boon' refer to in the poem?

The Christian faith

The material wealth and possessions that humans have acquired (correct)

The beauty of nature

The gift of life

What is the speaker's desire in the poem?

<p>To become a pagan and return to a simpler way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolic meaning of the sea in the poem?

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The World Is Too Much With Us

The poem argues that humans are disconnected from nature and have lost their emotional response to it.
The speaker criticizes humans for being overly concerned with material possessions and wasting their potential.
Humans are described as having given their hearts away, implying a loss of emotional connection to nature.
The sea and winds are personified as being available to humans, but they are not appreciated.
The speaker feels out of tune with nature and is moved by nothing.
The poem expresses a desire to be a pagan, implying a preference for a more natural and spiritual way of life.
The speaker longs to see mythological creatures such as Proteus and Triton, suggesting a desire for a more magical and mysterious world.
The tone of the poem is one of lamentation and regret for the loss of humanity's connection to nature.

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Test your understanding of William Wordsworth's sonnet 'The World Is Too Much With Us'. Explore the themes, imagery, and symbolism in this Romantic-era poem.