CBSE Class 9 English – Beehive: A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal

Chapter Overview

A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal is a short and poignant poem by William Wordsworth. The poem deals with the theme of death and the emotions that come with the loss of someone dear.

It expresses the poet's initial denial of death and the eventual acceptance of the reality that his beloved is now one with nature.

Important Keywords

• Slumber: Sleep or a dream-like state
• Motionless: Without movement
• Earth's Diurnal Course: Daily movement of the earth
• Human Fears: Emotions of anxiety and concern
• Vital Activity: Living or life-like movement