Notes on David Malouf's "Imaginary Life" and Wordsworth's Poems on reading of the theme "In the Wild" with comparison analysis and similarities of the texts by A. Mojako

Wordsworth's Poems Modern relevance: A view of oneness with nature fits in with concepts in Zen Buddhism (fastest growing religion in Australia) and the views of the Green movement. Similarities: •<Tab/>Mostly interior monologue (record of narrator's thoughts and feelings), and not to persuade others •<Tab/>Teaching role of the speakers to children •<Tab/>Teaching role of nature, there's a …

…us for visual images to follow; 'Stop here, or gently pass'. •<Tab/>The active girl contrasts with his lack of motion (he's standing still to watch her) •<Tab/>The echoing of the sound in the valley heightens the listener's appreciation of the reaper and symbolises the harmony of human activity with nature. •<Tab/>The final stanza shifts into past tense.