Question

What do you do ""spring and all"" convey about nature? Discuss how this theme relates to the conventions of pastoral poetry.

Answer 1

Answer:

"Spring and all" relates to the conventions of pastoral poetry because:

The poem describes nature in a certain scenario but it complements it by idealizing it with a value judgment.

Explanation:

The two reasons that back the answer are that in the first place description is good and objective. However, when it is complemented with believes, and opinions, they gain a grade of value judgment. In our case the association between pastoral poetry and the poem of William is that he idealizes certain aspects of the scenario he describes like:

But now the stark dignity of

entrance—Still, the profound change

has come upon them: rooted, they

grip down and begin to awaken

Providing dignity to a natural characteristic that is improper of it. Showing his idealizations.