ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The metaphor “inward eye” reflects on the memory and beauty of what?
A
daffodils
B
trees
C
sparkling waves
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The inward eye refers to the eye of his imagination, his soul which can provide him the sight of the daffodils in his memory and he can once again experience the same joy which he had experienced when he had seen the daffodils.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metaphor in this poem is eye, he makes direct comparison between inward eye which is memory and imagination, and outward eye.

Detailed explanation-3: -when the poet is in a vacant or pensive mood, he is enjoying his solitude and at that time, the sight of the daffodils flashes in his imagination (which is called the bliss or blessing of solitude), and his heart fills with pleasure and starts dancing with the daffodils.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer The phrase ‘inward eye’ refers to the depth that allows us to visualize and go through the memories. The image of golden daffodils moving with the breeze flashes in front of his eyes as the poet lies on the couch in a bad mood.

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