A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal|Summary|Analysis
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| A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal|Summary|Analysis |
The famous poem "A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal" was composed by the great nature poet Wordsworth. It was written in Germany in 1799 and published in 1800. It is a poem
of eight lines. It is one of the most popular poems of Lucy poems by Wordsworth.
This poem is related to Lucy. Lucy was a real girl or imagination to the poet's mind. Nobody knows about the reality of Lucy Gray. She may be a real character or may an imaginary girl.
The poet was very much emotional when he wrote this poem. Death of Lucy filled his heart with pain. This poem is a tribute to Lucy by Wordsworth. It was written in the form of elegy on the death of Lucy Gray.
Stanza wise Summary...A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal
Stanza--1
The poet was very much impressed with Lucy. When he saw the charm of Lucy, he fell into light sleep (slumber). It seemed as his soul was sealed by a slumber (light sleep). That time he was not aware of his surroundings. He had no sensation and perception as humans have.
According to the poet, Lucy is dead now so she has become only a non-living thing lying in her grave. She is not a living human being now. The passage of time could ruin her. She would remain fresh all the time. It seemed Lucy would ever remain beautiful and young.
According to the poet, Lucy is dead now so she has become only a non-living thing lying in her grave. She is not a living human being now. The passage of time could ruin her. She would remain fresh all the time. It seemed Lucy would ever remain beautiful and young.
Stanza--2
As Lucy had died so she had no movements. She could not do anything now. She had lost her power of feeling, throbbing and breathing. She had no sensations and perceptions as humans have. She could not speak and listen.
She had become lifeless like other natural objects of nature. She was lying in her grave and had become a part of Earth but she could move with the movements of the earth. Like other objects as rocks stones, trees and mountains.
She had become lifeless like other natural objects of nature. She was lying in her grave and had become a part of Earth but she could move with the movements of the earth. Like other objects as rocks stones, trees and mountains.
Thus the poem shows the sorrow of the poet over the death of Lucy. It shows a lively picture of the poet's pain. The theme of the poem is humble.
The poet expresses his deep emotions in the poem A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal. The language of the poem is simple but attractive. Wordsworth has used figures of speech..personification and alliteration. Thus the poem also touches the hearts of readers.
The poet expresses his deep emotions in the poem A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal. The language of the poem is simple but attractive. Wordsworth has used figures of speech..personification and alliteration. Thus the poem also touches the hearts of readers.
