Question

Justify the title of solitary reaper in around 120words

Answer 1

The poem ‘The Solitary Reaper’ is full of imagery that evokes the feelings of solitariness and solitude. This poem is about a highland lady who is reaping and binding the grain alone in the field. There is no one around except the reaper, the poet, and the beautiful silent Nature. The imagery is full of solitude and harmony mixed with beautiful nature. The pleasant melodious voice of the reaper is further enhanced by the serene natural surroundings. The poet makes the readers feel solitude by using expressions such as ‘single in the field’, ‘reaping and singing by herself’, ‘alone she cuts’, ‘among the farthest Hebrides, etc.