Question

In the poem "The Village Blacksmith" the Blacksmith enjoys and grieves at the same time. Analyse this statement and give reasons for your answer.​

Answer 1

Explanation: The poem "The Village Blacksmith"

• The Village Blacksmith by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow reflects the theme of nature and optimism in several ways.
• The poem describes the life of a local blacksmith and through it depicts how hard work and self reliance are most important things in life.
• The blacksmith used to visit church during Sundays.
• He felt overwhelmed with joy watching his daughter sing in the choir.
• Her voice reminded him of his wife singing in the Paradise.
• His eyes would fill with tears while remembering his late wife.
• The blacksmith`s cry thus reflected both grief and joy.

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