William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth’s poem is a statement about conflict between nature and humanity. The symbolism in his poem gives the reader a sense of the conviction and deep feelings Wordsworth had. Wordworth longs for a much simpler time when the progress of humanity was tempered by the restrictions nature imposed. Wordsworth gives a fatalistic view of the world, past and future. The words “late and soon” in the opening verse describe how the past and …

…and nature. The materialistic progress being made by mankind is not without consequence. The destruction of the environment by mankind’s shortsightedness will continue as Wordsworth has foreseen. The change hoped for by the author will not come as a result of a initiative by humanity, but as an uproar by mothernature in the form of a battle. This battle will bring forth a victory for the environment and stimulate a re-birth for the world.