11th English NCERT Chapter Poetry 5
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Nature and Materialism – The poem highlights the intense connection people once had with nature, contrasting it sharply with modern man's preoccupation with materialism and economic gains.
Dissatisfaction with Modern Life – Wordsaver expresses a preference to be a ‘Pagan’ to emphasize his dissatisfaction with the current social values, which over-prioritize material wealth over nature.
Mythological Allusions – Usage of figures like Proteus and Triton enriches the poem's connection to nature and mythology, expressing the power and mystery of the natural world.
Impact of Society on Individual Spirituality – The sonnet discusses how contemporary society's values affect personal spirituality and connection to nature.
Who is the author of the poem 'The World is too Much With Us'?
William Wordsworth
What is the central theme of the poem 'The World is too Much With Us' by William Wordsworth?
The central theme of the poem is the loss of connection to nature due to materialism and societal pursuits.
In the poem 'The World is too Much With Us', what does the poet wish to see and hear that would make him less forlorn?
The poet wishes to have sight of Proteus rising from the sea and to hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn.
Explain what the terms 'Proteus' and 'Triton' refer to in the context of the poem 'The World is too Much With Us'.
Proteus is a character in Greek mythology with the gift of prophecy, known for changing shape to elude capture, and Triton is a sea-deity in Greek mythology represented as blowing a shell.
Why does the poet William Wordsworth express a preference for being a Pagan in the poem 'The World is too Much With Us'?
The poet expresses a preference for being a Pagan to symbolize a closer connection to nature and ancient wisdom, contrasting with modern society's disconnect from the natural world.
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