Question

In the Vanishing Village R S Thomas has depicted a few arresting images that depict nature in a negative force. How the basis of human civilization is being destroyed by its founders.Explain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

in his views and conclusions. This poem is an elegy on a nearly vanished village abandoned by its inhabitants due to large-scale-migration towards cities. The poet expresses his concern that the basic unit of human civilization is being neglected to selfishly.

However, in an optimistic note he hopes for a revival of the colourful life and activity of a traditional village.In the opening lines the poet presents a gloomy picture of the deserted village. There are only a few houses which have survived destruction. They are also in a miserable condition. A small street joins a public house to a shop. This street ends at the top of the little hill, which has become all barren. Grass has completely disappeared. There is no activity in the village. The black dog killing its fleas in the hot sun has become a symbol of history of village.