
Ode To Duty
'Ode To Duty' Summary
Wordsworth's "Ode to Duty" is an extended meditation on the importance of moral obligation. The poem's speaker, seeking a source of strength and guidance, addresses Duty directly, personifying it as a powerful and benevolent figure. The speaker acknowledges the difficulty of following Duty's call, which often demands self-sacrifice and hardship. However, they ultimately find solace in the belief that Duty's path leads to a higher purpose and a sense of inner peace. Throughout the poem, Wordsworth explores themes of conscience, responsibility, and the human struggle to reconcile personal desires with a sense of moral obligation. He uses vivid imagery and compelling metaphors to create a powerful and moving portrait of Duty's influence on human life. "Ode to Duty" is a timeless poem that speaks to the universal human experience of wrestling with ethical dilemmas and the pursuit of a meaningful life.Book Details
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William Wordsworth
England
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798). Wordswo...
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