What does the poem 'a night thought' by William Wordsworth mean or signify?

Answer 1

Wordsworth once overheard a poet interpreting one of his poems, injecting metaphors, and other elaborate symbolism. Wordsworth stood up, walked over to their table and said "would you please stop putting words in my poems mouth. "A Night Thought" is Wordsworth proclaiming he prefers the calm distant beauty of the moon and being able to admire it's dependable path, even when hidden from view, to the turmoil and upheaval man has created for himself here on earth. He is envious of the moon's peace.

Answer 2

In "A Night Thought" by William Wordsworth, the speaker reflects on the beauty of the natural world and the tranquility of nighttime. The poem conveys a sense of peace, harmony, and wonder at the grandeur of the universe. It signifies the power of nature to bring solace and inspiration to the human soul.

Answer 3

The main meaning of A Night Thought is that everyone is who they are and nothing can change that. It also shows that everyone has a blessing coming but they do not know about it until they see it.

Answer 4

the poet's mother has been stung by a scorpion.....it was dark night and it was raining. the poet's mother was groaning with pain. spectators were coming and seeing her but could not do anything for her relief. some were saying that she was paying for her sins ..may be she would now live happily in her next birth. then poet's father put some parrafin on his wife's foot and let it burn and slowly the poison's effect reduced and she was well n she thanked god that scorpion has bitten her not her child.

this shows a mother's selfess love for her children..!!

Answer 5

My thoughts in William Blake\'s position.-

Fair haired angel(Venus) angel of the evening(evening star),

While the sun is starting to rest on the mountains,

Rekindle the shining torch of love and wear your Radiant Crown,

and bless our(other people and himself) resting bed(earth)!

Smile on the ones we love may it be relatives or lovers,

And while you draw the blue curtain(the blueish sky), scatter your

silver dew(blessing in the form of a liquid in this case)on almost every flower that closes its eyes(petals of flower) in order to obtain calm and

sleep. Command the west wind* to calm down and not destroy the floral beauty of the forest. Command silence and order in the forest through your beautiful and glimmering(shining) eyes. Paint the curtain(sky) with silver(stars and moon) so that their light reaches us and protects us. I know you will withdraw(leave) soon and when you do the dangers of the night(dangerous beasts, wild animals, thieves and robbers) will thrive. The wolf will howl in pleasure and the lion will pensively stare at a flock of sheep planning to attack... I pray you(Venus), let the sprinkled dew(blessing) cover the flocks of sheep(fleece is the wool of sheep) and protect them through it.

Answer 6

This poem is most often read as a vivid description of what depression is like. The "night" that the narrator is acquainted with is the darkness of depression.