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Upon The Westminster Bridge
---by William Wordsworth
substance: The poet is crossing the Westminster Bridge over the Thames in a coach early in the morning. The sun is just rising up and the great city of London is bathed in its first light. The poet is deeply moved by the beauty of the scene. It appears to him to be the loveliest sight. Nobody can ignore this unparalleled and splendid sight. And if there is any, he is definitely devoid of any sense of natural beauty. The city seems to wear a dress of golden sunbeams.
The city is totally silent and clearly visible. The sky is clear having no dust and no smoke. There is no noise in the atmosphere. All is calm and quiet. Everything of the city such as ships, towers, domes, theatres, temples etc is clearly visible even from the green fields that lie in distance in the unpolluted air of the early morning. All are brilliantly shining in the golden rays of the rising sun. The valley, rock and hill look lovely at sunrise. But the city of London is the loveliest. The river (Thames) flows freely. Its course is not obstructed by the movements of boats or ships. The very houses seem to be sleeping. London, the heart of the country, remains calm and quiet as if a roaring giant is stilled. The poet makes an impassioned address to God, the creator of all beauty upon the earth, to express his sincere gratitude to Him.
1. What type of poem is 'Upon Westminster Bridge'?
Ans. 'Upon Westminster Bridge' is a Sonnet in Petrarchan style.
2. How does the river Thames flow in the poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge?
Ans. In the poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge', the river Thames flows at his own sweet will.
3. Which city does the poet refer to in the poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge'?
Ans. The poet refers to the city of London in the poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge'.
4. What garment did the city wear?
Ans. The city wore the garment of the beauty of the morning.
5. When did the poet view the city?
Ans. The poet viewed the city in the early morning.
6. What is the feeling that Wordsworth experiences who is he has never experienced before?
Ans. Wordsworth experiences a feeling of deep calm which he has never experienced before.
7. How does Wordsworth describe the air in the city?
Ans. Wordsworth describes in the air in the city of London as smokeless.
8. How does Wordsworth describe the beauty of the morning?
Ans. Wordsworth describes the beauty of the morning as silent and bare.
9. Which city, according to Wordsworth, is the fairest one?
Ans. According to Wordsworth, the city of London is the fairest one.
10. Whom does the poet consider dull of a soul?
Ans. The poet considers the person who can pass by the majestic sight of London in the morning dull of a soul.
11. What did the poet never feel before?
Ans. The poet never felt so deep a calm before.
12. What, according to the poet, is lying still in the morning?
Ans. According to the poet, the mighty heart of the city is lying still in the morning.
13. From where did the poet see the beauty of London?
Ans. The poet saw the beauty of London from Westminster Bridge.
14. How do the houses in the city of London appear to the poet?
Ans. The houses of the city of London appear to be asleep to the poet.
15. What is described as the garment of the city in the poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge?
Ans. In the poem 'Upon Westminster Midge, the silent beauty of the morning is described as the garment of the city.
16. How did the poet describe the sunrise in London?
Ans. The poet described the sunrise in London as the most beautiful on earth.
17. Why do the towers, domes, theatres and temples appear bright and glittering?
Ans. The towers, domes, theatres and temples appear bright glittering as the air is smokeless.
18. ' Dear God!' - What feeling does the expression convey?
Ans. The expression conveys the feeling of wonder and gratitude.
19. 'Never did sun' - What according to Wordsworth had the sun never done before?
Ans. According to Wordsworth, the sun had never steeped valley, rock or hill with its first send splendour more beautifully.
20. What is meant by the expression 'mighty heart'?
Ans. The expression mighty heart means the heart of the city of London.
Where is the poem “Upon The Westminster Bridge” taken from?
Ans. Poems in Two Volumes
Q.Write down the
substance of the poem Upon the Westminister Bridge./How does William Wordsworth
paint the picture of London in the poem Upon the Westminister Bridge?
Ans: The
poet is crossing the Westminster Bridge over the Thames in a coach early in the
morning. The sun is just rising up and the great city of London is bathed in
its first light. The poet is deeply moved by the beauty of the scene. It
appears to him to be the loveliest sight. Nobody can ignore this unparalleled
and splendid sight. And if there is any, he is definitely devoid of any sense
of natural beauty. The city seems to wear a dress of golden sunbeams.
The
city is totally silent and clearly visible. The sky is clear having no dust and
no smoke. There is no noise in the atmosphere. All is calm and quiet.
Everything of the city such as ships, towers, domes, theaters, temples etc is
clearly visible even from the green fields that lie in distance in the
unpolluted air of the early morning. All are brilliantly shining in the golden
rays of the rising sun.The valley, rock and hill look lovely at sunrise. But
the city of London is the loveliest. The river (Thames) flows freely. Its
course is not obstructed by the movements of boats or ships. The very houses
seem to be sleeping. London, the heart of the country, remains calm and quiet
as if a roaring giant is stilled. The poet makes an impassioned address to God,
the creator of all beauty upon the earth, to express his sincere gratitude to
Him.
Q. Discuss the poem
Upon the West Minister Bridge as a sonnet.
Ans: The poet is crossing the Westminster Bridge over the Thames in a coach early in the
morning. The sun is just rising up and the great city of London is bathed in
its first light. The poet is deeply moved by the beauty of the scene. It
appears to him to be the loveliest sight. Nobody can ignore this unparalleled
and splendid sight. And if there is any, he is definitely devoid of any sense
of natural beauty. The poem Upon the Westminster Bridge is a perfect sonnet. It
has a regular pattern following the Italian model. The simple diction, meter
and style of the poem enhance the simplicity, frankness and beauty of the
theme. The poem is a pleasant one to read and perceive. It is also a brilliant
romantic poem. Wordsworth, a romantic poet, creates a purely romantic
expression throughout the poem. Nature is all alive to him. The beautiful
objects of nature stir his inner soul and make him fascinated towards them.
Q.Discuss the poem
Upon the West Minister Bridge as a romantic poem.
Ans: The poet is crossing the Westminster Bridge over the Thames in a coach early in the
morning. The sun is just rising up and the great city of London is bathed in
its first light. The poet is deeply moved by the beauty of the scene. It
appears to him to be the loveliest sight. Nobody can ignore this unparalleled
and splendid sight. And if there is any, he is definitely devoid of any sense
of natural beauty. The simple diction, meter and style of the poem enhance the
simplicity, frankness and beauty of the theme. The poem is a pleasant one to
read and perceive. Wordsworth, a romantic poet, creates a purely romantic
expression throughout the poem. Nature is all alive to him. The beautiful
objects of nature stir his inner soul and make him fascinated towards them. It
is a brilliant romantic poem
