Question

Explain Wordsworth major concern in Upon Westminster bridge

Answer 1

The Daffodils and Upon Westminster Bridge

Both " The Daffodils" and " Upon Westminster Bridge" were written around the turn of the 19th century in Georgian times to illustrate William Wordsworth's view of the Natural World.

" Upon Westminster Bridge" illustrates the poet's view on the city of London. Wordsworth is able to appreciate and see the magnificence in a normal bustling city. He is in awe at the scenic beauty of the morning sun, radiating from London's great architectural marvels. To give the sense of calm he uses the adjectives silent, smokeless to underline that it is early in the morning and London is beautiful because…show more content…
He allows them to perform human functions such as wearing clothes. He continues this simile giving the river a

"will", something which is unique to people. He says, " This City now doth like a garment wear." This gives the impression that the city's alive, not just an inanimate collection of buildings. Wordsworth really turns the City into a romantic dreamland. Wordsworth describes the sight as " touching in its majesty." It makes us think of royalty and makes us think that London is the heart of wealth and power. He comments on the architecture " Ships, towers, domes etc." You can almost visualize the skyline surrounded with impressive man made achievements. Throughout the poem it uses imagery and praises both nature and mans achievements. The first line Of Wordsworth's poem is " Earth has not anything to show more fair." This is hyperbole, as Wordsworth has not seen the whole world so he can't say there is no better sight in the world than London. It is a strong comment and shows that the beauty of the scene strikes the poet.

It sets out how the poet feels in the line " Dull would he be of soul who could pass by," implying that the sight of London would evoke strong views in everyone who sees it.

Wordsworth describes London as " glittering in the smokeless air," and having a calming aura. " Glittering" is onomatopoeia and you can