Question

What does this poem mean

Alas, what wonder! man’s superior part
Unchecked may rise, and climb from art to art;
But when his own great work is but begun,
What reason weaves, by passion is undone.

Answer 1

This poem reveals that his work is amazing and his art work is good and Wonderful

Answer 2

Answer: Pope’s Essay on Man reflects the Enlightenment emphasis on reason and logic, while Wordsworth’s poem reflects the romantic emphasis on emotion and individual experience. Pope’s poem describes how “passion” undermines reason, but Wordsworth’s poem celebrates passion and emotion.

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