Question

select the correct answer.
which element of the romantic movement is present in this excerpt from the \the solitary reaper\ by william wordsworth?
will no one tell me what she sings?—
perhaps the plaintive numbers flow
for old, unhappy, far - off things,
and battles long ago:
or is it some more humble lay,
familiar matter of to - day?
some natural sorrow, loss, or pain,
that has been, and may be again?
whateer the theme, the maiden sang
as if her song could have no ending;
i saw her singing at her work,
and oer the sickle bending;—
i listened, motionless and still;
and, as i mounted up the hill,
the music in my heart i bore,
long after it was heard no more.
a. the poem is strongly nationalistic.
b. the poem argues that high aspirations are good.
c. the poem focuses on mysticism and the supernatural.
d. the poem explores the inner world of an individual.

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect element of Romanticism in "The Solitary Reaper", we analyze each option:

• Option A: Romanticism often includes nationalistic themes, and the poem's focus on a Scottish reaper could have nationalistic undertones.
• Option B: Romanticism emphasizes individual emotion and nature, not arguing for high aspirations as a core theme here. The poem is about the reaper's song and the speaker's reaction, not advocating for high aspirations.
• Option C: Romanticism has mysticism and supernatural elements, and the poem's lingering music in the heart fits this.
• Option D: Romanticism explores the inner world of individuals, and the speaker's internal experience with the reaper's song fits.

So the element not present is in option B.

Answer:

B. The poem argues that high aspirations are good