TED-Ed: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats

TED-Ed: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats

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The transcript describes a world in chaos, where control is lost and anarchy prevails. It anticipates a significant revelation, the 'second coming,' and presents a vision of a beast emerging from the desert, symbolizing a new era. The narrative reflects on the darkness and the unsettling emergence of this 'rough beast' towards Bethlehem.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the 'vast image out of Spiritus Mundi' represent in the context of the poem?

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Analyze the significance of the 'rough beast' mentioned in the poem.

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