Sarah Urist Green reads “The World is Too Much With Us”

The video features a reading of William Wordsworth's poem "The World Is Too Much With Us." The speaker shares a personal connection to the poem, having memorized it in high school. The poem is appreciated for its articulation of the feeling of being detached from nature and the collective failure to care for it. The speaker recites the poem, highlighting its themes of materialism and longing for a deeper connection with nature.

What personal connection does the speaker have with the poem?

How does the speaker describe the feeling of being detached from nature?

What does the phrase 'the world is too much with us' suggest about modern life?

What does the speaker imply about the consequences of 'getting and spending'?

What imagery does the speaker use to convey their feelings about nature?