Question

In the poem “Haunted Houses” the poet feels that the world we call the “real”

world is only part of reality. The world of spirit is also real. How does he convey

this?​

Answer 1

The poet conveys that spirits are real by explaining how people who have lived before us are still in this world but in a changed form.

Explanation:

• This question is from the amazing poem called "The Haunted Houses". It is written by the famous Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

• The poet explains how spirits are also going about their day and carrying out their daily life tasks as usual.

• The poet tries to diminish the fear regarding ghosts. He also makes several connections between memory and the paranormal world.

• His vivid imagery also plays a huge role.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet conveys this by saying -

The spirit-world around this world of sense

Floats like an atmosphere, and everywhere.

Explanation:

The poet means that the we can't see the spirit world but they can see us. Which proves that the world we call 'real' is only part of a reality.