Speaker or Author: She Dwelt Amoung the Untrodden Ways

The video explores the distinction between a poem's speaker and author through Wordsworth's 'She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways.' It analyzes each stanza, discussing themes of nature, isolation, and the biographical fallacy. The poem's lasting influence and parodies are also covered.

What is the primary focus of the introduction in the video?

• The historical context of Wordsworth's life

• The influence of nature on Wordsworth's poetry

• The distinction between a poem's speaker and author

• The popularity of Wordsworth's poems

What does the term 'untrodden' in the poem's title mean?

• Highly populated

• Not walked upon

• Frequently visited

• Well-known

Where is Lucy said to dwell in the poem?

• Near the ocean

• In a crowded marketplace

• Beside the springs of Dove

• In a bustling city

How is Lucy described in the second stanza?

• As a colorful rainbow and a gentle breeze

• As a majestic mountain and a deep ocean

• As a bright sun and a flowing river

• As a hidden violet and a lone star

What is revealed about Lucy in the final stanza?

• She has become famous

• She has moved to a new city

• She has written a poem

• She has passed away

What is a biographical fallacy?

• Attributing a poem's content to the author's life

• Believing a poem's events are real

• Assuming a poem is fictional

• Ignoring the historical context of a poem

What lasting impact did Wordsworth's poem have?

• It was never published

• It led to Wordsworth's retirement

• It was forgotten over time

• It started a search to identify Lucy