“A slumber did my spirit seal,” says the poet. That is, a deep sleep ‘closed off’ his soul (or Mind). How does the poet react to his loved one’s death? Does he feel bitter grief? Or does he feel a great peace?

Question

&#x201C;A slumber did my spirit seal,&#x201D; says the poet. That is, a deep sleep &#x2018;closed off&#x2019; his soul (or Mind). How does the poet react to his loved one&#x2019;s death? Does he feel bitter grief? Or does he feel a great peace?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Although the death of his loved one has left the poet paralyzed and without any human fears, his reaction cannot be termed ‘bitter grief’ as towards the end of the poem it has been observed that the poet feels her presence in the earth’s nature i.e. rolled round in earth’s diurnal course with rocks, stones and trees. However, it can also not be said that the poet is experiencing great peace of mind. Thus, the poet’s feelings seem to be uncertain in this situation.