Compare and contrast Daffodils and Loveliest of Trees
Alveria Pickett
Linda Layfield
Enc 1102-03
14 November 2013
COMPARE AND CONTRAST Comparing William Wordsworth and A.E. Housman views on nature although Wordsworth and Housman are great poets they describe nature in different ways. In order to imply a connection between nature and the human mind, Wordsworth uses the technique of identification and comparison whereas A.E. Housman does the opposite in “Loveliest of Trees”. Wordsworth has beliefs about man’s relationship face with nature and believes that nature is a teacher and nurtures you. In “Daffodils” the speaker reminisces about a past experience in which he seen a multitudes of “Daffodils” swaying in the breeze. As he recollects this scene, the speaker gradually realizes the true beauty he had found that day. Wordsworth focused on nature by taking a stroll and being an avid observer of nature. On the other hand, A.E Housman is on a woodland ride through the woods on Easter Sunday observing a cherry tree with its white blossoms. Housman focused on appreciation of “Loveliest of Trees” the beauty of nature year round. Sometimes simple things go unnoticed and untouched when in reality they are the most precious. Both poets express how simple things like nature that is so important. A.E. Housman and William Wordsworth appear totally opposites in their approach to the beauty of nature. A.E. Housman theme reminds you of do it now that you don’t have much time and life will not last always. Therefore, make the most of your time to seize the moment. Explore the blooming of the trees, the cherry. Housman states, “Now, of my threescore year and ten, twenty will not come again, and take from seventy springs a score, “It only leaves me fifty more” (Line 5-8). He realizes that it is time to seize the opportunity to get a beautiful view of the trees right now, while the trees has a lovely blossom appeared with snow. Seizing the moment the poet urges readers to make the most of your present opportunities.
Linda Layfield
Enc 1102-03
14 November 2013
COMPARE AND CONTRAST Comparing William Wordsworth and A.E. Housman views on nature although Wordsworth and Housman are great poets they describe nature in different ways. In order to imply a connection between nature and the human mind, Wordsworth uses the technique of identification and comparison whereas A.E. Housman does the opposite in “Loveliest of Trees”. Wordsworth has beliefs about man’s relationship face with nature and believes that nature is a teacher and nurtures you. In “Daffodils” the speaker reminisces about a past experience in which he seen a multitudes of “Daffodils” swaying in the breeze. As he recollects this scene, the speaker gradually realizes the true beauty he had found that day. Wordsworth focused on nature by taking a stroll and being an avid observer of nature. On the other hand, A.E Housman is on a woodland ride through the woods on Easter Sunday observing a cherry tree with its white blossoms. Housman focused on appreciation of “Loveliest of Trees” the beauty of nature year round. Sometimes simple things go unnoticed and untouched when in reality they are the most precious. Both poets express how simple things like nature that is so important. A.E. Housman and William Wordsworth appear totally opposites in their approach to the beauty of nature. A.E. Housman theme reminds you of do it now that you don’t have much time and life will not last always. Therefore, make the most of your time to seize the moment. Explore the blooming of the trees, the cherry. Housman states, “Now, of my threescore year and ten, twenty will not come again, and take from seventy springs a score, “It only leaves me fifty more” (Line 5-8). He realizes that it is time to seize the opportunity to get a beautiful view of the trees right now, while the trees has a lovely blossom appeared with snow. Seizing the moment the poet urges readers to make the most of your present opportunities.