Wordsworth Poem | The Solitary Reaper | Central Idea | facexor

Question: Write the central idea of the poem “The Solitary Reaper”.

Answer: The poem records the effect of a lonely highland reaper's song on the poet. The poet was a lover of solitude and simple rustic life. Hence the sad note of the song of the solitary highland girl had a greater appeal to the poet than the song of either a nightingale or a cuckoo heard in solitude. The sadly sweet note of the song had a lasting effect on the poet's mind. He treasured it in his memory for a long time to come.