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The solitary reaper line by line explination

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Answered by AmishaMaurya
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Summary

At the outset the poet tells us to look at a girl who is single in the field.

·         The word ‘Single’ and ‘Solitary’ makes us aware about the hushed atmosphere of the valley.

·         She is simultaneously singing and reaping.

·         “stop here or gently pass”


Critics have evaluated the line in different ways. Firstly – The poet is so mesmerised with the effect of theSolitary Reaper’s song that he could not decide whether to stop or gently pass.


Secondly – The poet was elated by the song of the Solitary Reaper and did not want the song to come to an end for him. If he stops or passes by, in both cases the girl might see him and stop singing. So he was in confusion whether he would stop or gently pass.


Thirdly- The poet addresses to the passersby not to be reason of disturbance. He advises them either to stop or pass gently (This seems impractical as the poet stated already that the reaper was lonely and in secluded atmosphere)
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