In the history of English literature, romantic poetry is impressive for its intense involvement with an enthusiasm of nature. The role of nature is prominent in Romantic poetry; it is also the primary concern for a worshipper of nature-William Wordsworth. This concern is to appreciate the sublime beauty of nature as living personality, to search for the union between the mind and nature, and to acquire aspiring insights by embracing nature. In almost of his poems, Wordsworth described the pure beauty of nature through his gentle words and also conceived that nature as living personality.
He believed that there is a divine spirit pervading all the objects of nature. This belief was expressed in “the daffodils”. Wordsworth sees a “crown” of golden daffodils are “fluttering and dancing in the breeze”. It is almost as if the sound of wind is music in the background in which the daffodils are dancing their special mood. His words paint the picture of “ten thousand” daffodils are dancing when they “toss their heads”.
There is an interesting aspect to the flowers as they “toss their heads” like a group of dancers performing for someone on a stage. It is also means that the daffodils are so “gay”, so happy because they are living closely with nature. This reinforces Wordsworth’s belief that nature has soul and its soul never be contaminated. Similarly, Wordsworth believed that the company of nature gives joy to human soul and it is an effective cure for sorrow-stricken hearts.
As “the daffodils” mentioned that daffodils “outdid the waves”, Wordsworth cannot help but feel “gay” at the show presented to him. He expressed his indirect thanks to nature for providing him with “wealth” by putting up a show like this: “I gazed- and gazed- but little thought.What wealth the show to me had brought” In addition, Wordsworth’s strong love of nature was also described in “the rainbow”, if he does not feel enjoy the beauty of nature, maybe he will kill himself: “or let me die” Above all, Wordsworth emphasized the important influence of nature in human spirit. He considered Nature as a great moral teacher, as best mother of man.
There is mutual consciousness between man and nature: “ And then my heart will pleasure fills.And dance with the daffodils” A beauty like a simple pleasure that could cherish your heart become treasured memories that will always carry in your heart: “ and I could wish my day to be Bound each to each natural piety” Wordsworth also initiated his readers into the secret of the soul’s communion with nature. According to him, human being who grow up into the lap of nature are perfect in every respect: “so was it when my life began”.He expected to maintain his love of Nature when he “shall grow old” because nature’s soul would be save human soul from corruption.
In conclusion, through some poems of Wordsworth, we can see clearly his strong love of nature and attached relationship between man and nature. He also wanted express massage to the readers that some simple pleasure can heal a lonely heart, make yourself happy.
