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The Wild Swans at Coole
Literally, this poem is about a man who revisits a park he had been to for the past nineteen years. The persona describes the surrounding scenery, such as its “autumn beauty� and the “brimming water among the stones�. However, symbolically, the persona explores how he feels towards aging and he compares his stagnant life with the “brilliant creatures� that scattered “wheeling in great broken rings/upon their clamorous wings�. Symbolism of youth and aural imagery created by the swans’ clamorous wings accentuate how much the persona’s “heart is sore�, which effectively shows his envy of the swans’ youth and the love they possess, which is evident in how “their hearts have not grown old�. Due to being in love, the swans will continue to possess vitality and vigour, but sadly, in effect, the persona feels inadequate since “all’s changed�. He knows that his life will remain stagnant while the swans take their youth with them......

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