There are certain moments in humanity that unveiled the true colors of society. The legacy of William Wordsworth and the work of excellence achieved in his lifespan left behind as inspiration for future generations is undeniable. A man of letters with an unquestionable gift towards literature. "London, 1802" one of his most well written and recognize poems during the Romantic Era and to this day uses elements of literature such as figurative language, second person perspective and other literacy techniques to help construct a more deeper understanding of a disgraced society brick after brick.
For starters, through the use of artistic elements, the speaker Emphasizes on Milton's absence at that moment (line 1). Wordsworth motif to address Milton, a wise soul that once circulated among them shows the poet's call to the spirit of the most significant English author John Milton (par.1) best known for Paradise Lost (par.2). This line shows the speaker's desire for him to return from a journey no one has ever manage to come back (line 7). In addition, transformed by nature, "the best poet of his age" personifies Milton to the surroundings of its breathtaking beauty (lines 10,11). Every aspect, every wave and sunny day, and, trees …show more content…
Using a narrative technique of second person perspective with a tone of anger and frustration, the speaker envisions a utopia for a society that has fallen from grace where people are diminishing from ethics. Lines 6-8 show What was once thought to believe by Wordsworth himself, a society with an impeccable character is now a dark city where John Milton is the light to every corner. Most poems are divided into stanzas. However, the structure of this poem is like no other. A whole stanza consisting of 14 lines making this a Shakespearian sonnet. Each line making the difference in tone with a rhyme scheme of
For starters, through the use of artistic elements, the speaker Emphasizes on Milton's absence at that moment (line 1). Wordsworth motif to address Milton, a wise soul that once circulated among them shows the poet's call to the spirit of the most significant English author John Milton (par.1) best known for Paradise Lost (par.2). This line shows the speaker's desire for him to return from a journey no one has ever manage to come back (line 7). In addition, transformed by nature, "the best poet of his age" personifies Milton to the surroundings of its breathtaking beauty (lines 10,11). Every aspect, every wave and sunny day, and, trees …show more content…
Using a narrative technique of second person perspective with a tone of anger and frustration, the speaker envisions a utopia for a society that has fallen from grace where people are diminishing from ethics. Lines 6-8 show What was once thought to believe by Wordsworth himself, a society with an impeccable character is now a dark city where John Milton is the light to every corner. Most poems are divided into stanzas. However, the structure of this poem is like no other. A whole stanza consisting of 14 lines making this a Shakespearian sonnet. Each line making the difference in tone with a rhyme scheme of