This poem, (which can be found here) like all poetry can be taken many ways. I see this poem in more of a literal translation than I see most. For this poem, it makes sense that Wordsworth is the narrator. After reading this and considering my past observations and thoughts, I believe Wordsworth is the narrator or at least taking more heavily from his experiences. He starts by talking about how he is lonely and wandering. He uses his signature nature simile to link his emotions to nature by calling himself a cloud. He finds the daffodils and falls in love with them. The simplicity of the flower as well as the image they have as a whole. He says they are as "Continuous as the stars that shine" and is thus saying their beauty will never end and neither will they. Possibly a metaphor for nature as a whole rather than just the flowers as he believes that nature is one of the most important things in the entire world. He considers them more beautiful than the ocean beside it, and thus, is filled with happiness as he spends time in the flower patch. This could be an example of that sense of awe people find in nature (this is in reference to one of my last posts on Nature and its impact on Wordsworth and other Romantic poets). He then talks about he can't stop thinking about these flowers, even after being away for awhile, and often the image comes back to him. This brings him more joy as he remembers dancing with the daffodils. This poem is an example of the love and affection that poets had for nature and its importance in their lives. In the beginning, Wordsworth is alone and sad. By the end, he is happier and feels overall better. This is because of nature. The daffodils represent nature as a whole in this poem.
Poetry of William Wordsworth
Post a Comment