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Explanation of Poem - The Unsent letter.
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Response to Poetry - Short Story Term 2 Explanation of Poem This story is a response to the poem "She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways" by William Wordsworth. The poem for me, illustrates a beautiful image of timelessness being interrupted. Lucy is almost portrayed as immortal; her beauty was so breath-taking. When she died, or "ceased to be", the author is just left astounded - "what has happened here?" My main inspiration for my story was the last paragraph. The character of Edward is ruled by routine. The war was a significantly distressing experience for him. He needed a stable friendship, and in Francesca, that's what he got. When Francesca "ceased to be" however, he was left feeling shell-shocked. There is no one else who knew the impact it would have on his life - "The difference to me!" "She Dwelt Among The Untrodden Ways" She dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A maid...
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