William Wordsworths The World is Too Much With Us :: World Is Too Much With Us

The World is Too Much With Us Poem William Wordsworths poem is a statement about conflict between nature and gentleman. The symbolism in his poem gives the reader a sense of the conviction and deep feelings Wordsworth had. Wordsworth 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, ancient and future. The words late and soon in the opening verse describe how the past and future are included in his characterization of macrocosm. The author knows the potential for humanity, but the mentality of getting and spending clouds the perspective of humanity. Wordsworth does not see us as incapable, in fact he describes our abilities as powers. We lay waste our powers is blamed on the earlier mentioned attitude of getting and spending. The appetite mankind has for devouring all that is around clouds our perspective as to what is being sacrificed for the progress. The sordid boon we have given are hearts is the materialistic progress of mankind. piece has become self-absorbed and can no longer think clearly. The destructiveness society has on the environment pass on proceed unchecked and relentless like the winds that will be howling at all hours. Unlike society, Wordsworth does not see nature as a commodity. The verse Little we see in disposition that is ours, evinces that coexisting is the relationship en loted. This relationship appears to be at the mercy of mankind because of the vulnerable way nature is described. The verse This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon, gives the vision of a woman exposed to the heavens. The phrase sleeping flowers might also describe how nature is being overrun unknowingly and is helpless. Wordsworth seems to be the only tyro one who is able to foresee the inevitable. He sees himself as one with the environment. The verse I, standing on this pleasant lea, have glimpses that would practice me less forlorn, show Wordsw orth as a visionary who is not responsible for the destruction of nature. This destruction is not seen stopping as a result of any act by mankind. The change Wordsworth is hoping for will come in the form of a mighty revolt by nature. Wordsworth reaches back into ancient Greece for their gods who symbolize nature and strength to make the change. Proteus is seen rising from the sea, facing the injustices inflicted upon nature, placing the cycle of life back in balance.