The Wild Swans of Coole
Understanding the Poem
1. How do the ‘trees in their autumn beauty’, ‘dry woodland paths’,
‘October twilight’, ‘still sky’ connect to the poet’s own life?
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2. What do ‘the light tread’ and ‘the sore heart’ refer to?
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3. What is the contrast between the liveliness of the swans and
human life?
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4. What contributes to the beauty and mystery of the swans’ lives?
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