I heard through the night The rush and the clamour; The pulse of the fight Like blows of Thor's hammer; The pattering flight Of the leaves, and the anguished Moan of the forest vanquished.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The sound of wind through leaves is depicted as a violent battle where the forest is defeated.
- In plain terms
- Wind in leaves sounds like a noisy battle.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's sounds can be intense.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds does nature make?
- How do you hear storms?
Another view
It frames a peaceful sound as a violent struggle.
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