Composed
upon Westminster Bridge
By William Wordsworth
Earth
has not anything to show more fair:
Dull
would he be of soul who could pass by
A
sight so touching in its majesty:
This
City now doth, like a garment, wear
The
beauty of the morning; silent, bare,
Ships,
towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie
Open
unto the fields, and to the sky;
All
bright and glittering in the smokeless air.
Never
did sun more beautifully steep
In
his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill;
Ne'er
saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!
The
river glideth at his own sweet will:
Dear
God! the very houses seem asleep;
And
all that mighty heart is lying still!
Synonyms of Difficult Words
1.
Fair
o Synonyms:
beautiful, lovely, attractive
o Nepali:
सुन्दर,
रमणीय
2.
Dull
(of soul)
o Synonyms:
lifeless, spiritless, insensitive
o Nepali:
निस्तेज,
उत्साहविहीन
3.
Majesty
o Synonyms:
grandeur, greatness, glory
o Nepali:
गरिमा,
भव्यता
4.
Garment
o Synonyms:
clothing, attire, robe
o Nepali:
लुगा,
पहिरन
5.
Bare
o Synonyms:
uncovered, empty, naked
o Nepali:
नाङ्गो,
खाली
6.
Domes
o Synonyms:
rounded roofs, arches, cupolas
o Nepali:
गुम्बज,
गोलो छानो
7.
Steep
(verb)
o Synonyms:
soak, bathe, saturate
o Nepali:
भिजाउनु,
डुबाउनु
8.
Splendour
o Synonyms:
brilliance, magnificence, radiance
o Nepali:
तेज,
भव्यता
9.
Calm
o Synonyms:
peace, tranquility, stillness
o Nepali:
शान्ति,
स्थिरता
10. Glideth (archaic
“glides”)
o Synonyms:
flows, moves smoothly, drifts
o Nepali:
बग्छ,
सजिलै सर्छ
11. Sweet will
o Synonyms:
free choice, desire, own way
o Nepali:
इच्छा,
मनपरी
12. Mighty
o Synonyms:
powerful, strong, great
o Nepali:
शक्तिशाली,
बलियो
13. Still (lying still)
o Synonyms:
motionless, silent, quiet
o Nepali:
स्थिर,
मौन
About the Poet: William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was a famous
English Romantic poet, best known for his deep love of nature and his ability
to express human emotions through natural imagery. He believed that nature
could purify the human mind and bring spiritual peace. Wordsworth, along with
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published Lyrical Ballads in 1798, which began
the Romantic movement in English literature. His poetry is often simple,
emotional, and filled with admiration for the beauty of the natural world. In
1843, he became the Poet Laureate of England.
Short Summary of Composed upon
Westminster Bridge
In this sonnet, William Wordsworth describes
the breathtaking beauty of London as he saw it from Westminster Bridge one
early morning in September 1802. He says that the earth has nothing more
beautiful to show. Anyone who could pass by without being moved would have a
dull soul.
The city appears like a garment dressed in the
beauty of the morning. The scene is calm, silent, and pure because the usual
smoke and noise are absent. Wordsworth admires the ships, towers, domes,
theatres, and temples glittering in the clear air. He compares the calmness of
the city to the peacefulness of valleys, rocks, and hills bathed in the
sunlight.
The river Thames flows smoothly at its own
will, adding to the charm of the morning. Even the houses seem to be asleep,
and the whole city appears like a living heart resting in peace. The poem
emphasizes tranquility, harmony between man and nature, and the spiritual
beauty of the city when it is still and untouched by daily activity.
A. Consult a dictionary and write the meanings of the following words.
a. doth - does (archaic or poetic
form of "does")
b. majesty - dignity, grandeur,
impressive authority, exceptional beauty, power, or greatness
c. domes - rounded or
hemispherical roof structures
d. glittering - shining or
sparkling with bright, flickering lights
e. splendor - great beauty,
magnificence, brilliance; distinguished or illustrious quality
f. glideth - glides (archaic or
poetic form of "glides")
C. Answer these questions.
a. When was the poem composed?
The poem was composed on September
3, 1802.
b. According to the speaker, who is dull of soul?
According to the speaker, anyone
who does not stop at Westminster Bridge to see the scene that morning should be
dull of soul.
c. How does the poet describe the beauty of morning?
The poet describes the beauty of
morning as a serene and magnificent sight.
d. What does the word "garment"' refer
to? Who is wearing it?
The word "garment"
refers to the beauty of London. The city is wearing this garment.
e. How does the poet feel when he sees such a
beautiful sight?
The poet feels a deep sense of
calmness.
f. Why does the poet use the words like; valley,
rock and hill?
The poet uses the words
"valley, rock, and hill" to emphasize the beauty and splendor of the
natural landscape surrounding the city of London. By mentioning these natural
features, the poet contrasts the man-made structures of the city with the
timeless and enduring beauty of nature. The use of these words evokes a sense
of grandeur and awe, as they represent elements of the natural world that have
stood the test of time.
g. What impression of London does the speaker
create? How does he do that?
The speaker creates an impression
of London as a beautiful and awe-inspiring city. He describes its beauty,
stillness, and peacefulness in the early morning, highlighting its grand
landmarks. His vivid and descriptive language contributes to the creation of
this positive impression.
h. What is the main theme of the poem?
The main themes of the poem are
natural beauty, and contrast between nature and urban life.
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