English & Literature

Explain how Ode to the west is a serious,complex mediation that the speaker has as he uses an aspect of nature to look inward at himself.

Asked by chamel92 on 15 Oct 08:44

Last updated by anonymous on 15 Oct 20:43

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Answered by MHood2 on 15 Oct 20:43

Often nature is the conduit from which mankind draws great truths about himself. Ode to the West Wind is a discovery of self in that it delves into the notion of influcence and change. He sees the role of the poet as one that uncovers these truths then shares them with the larger population.