Question

what is the theme of the poem The Solitary Reaper


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Answer 1

Answer:

The poem's theme is the power of human imagination to see the transcendent in the everyday. The enotes Study Guide on the poem says: “The Solitary Reaper” is about the power of the imagination to transform common, everyday events into representations of a larger reality.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A strong theme in the poem "The Solitary Reaper" by William Wordsworth is that of regret. Although neither we, nor the poet, can understand the poignant words the solitary woman is singing, her song is sad and sorrowful enough to make us curious as to it's subject. Is she regretting the passing of happier times in her youth, or childhood? perhaps she is thinking of a deceased sweetheart whom she will never see again. Wordsworth is both transfixed by the haunting melody of the song, and intrigued by its singer. Because she sings in Scots Gaelic we will never know, and so may feel a pang of regret, like the poet as he treads unwillingly away with the melody still tinkling in his memory.