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Shvoong Home>Books>Classic Literature>Summary of John Masefield's-'the West Wind' Review

Summary of John Masefield's-'the West Wind'

Book Review   by:akso6o175     Original Author: Andy Kester Sawian
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Masefield recalls the sight of the west lands and the old brown hills when viewed from his native hometown. Tears of joy gather in his eyes as he remembers the manner of how the west wind blew though he can never hear it come. He can feel the warm wind blowing from the west and carries with it the sounds that are full of birds’ songs. The spirit of the mid-spring of April is felt when the west wind blows and the daffodils dance.
                 The west lands projected by the west wind go beyond an imaginary paradise. The vast area of apple orchards produces the fresh air with an aroma of wine.  There is also a vast stretch of meadow that is covered with clean, cool and deep green grass. In the day time there are plenty of thrushes singing from their nests; whistling and singing with a clear, soft note like that of a flute. This is best suited for men like him who are totally worn down and their bodies, minds, hearts and souls are tired. Here they may lie and rest as long as they desire.
                The west wind declares that it is the blossoming time of April and the white cleansing of May. The summer rain is soft and warm. The sun is bright and shining. It gives a wake-up call to him to come home from wherever he is and take a break from life’s demanding quest.
                In the atmosphere above the earth is the clear blue sky with only a few white clouds. The bright sunny days are already here and many a times accompanied by the warm and soft summer rain. The wild bees fly about with care-free hearts to see the merry spirit of spring again. The young corn has become green and everywhere around the field, the rabbits run in delight. Truly such a marvelous sight is like a song to any man’s soul and fire to any man’s brain.
               In the west lands above the green wheat, there are innumerable larks singing. The west wind carries with it the sound of music that is full of bird’s cries. Masefield assures all his friends a quiet rest for their tired feet, balms for bruised hearts and sleep for aching eyes. All they have to do is return to their native home with no more further ado.
             Masefield finally makes a resolute decision to return home westward and tread on the white road of truth. To reach his destination that is filled with the cool and green grass where he can rest his heart and head. The fine land that is filled with violets, warm hearts and thrushes songs is the west land where he belongs.
Published: June 14, 2010   
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  1. Answer   Question  :    what is the meaning of"it's song to a man's soul,brother,fire to a man's brain" ( 1 Answer ) View All
  1. Answer  :    Inspiration Friday, May 10, 2013
  1. Answer   Question  :    exercise E View All
  1. Answer   Question  :    what r sum of d things that west land promises to offer d poet View All
  1. Answer   Question  :    was the land westwards towards a hill? explain ( 3 Answers ) View All
  1. Answer  :    Cumbrian hills Friday, May 10, 2013
  1. Answer  :    yes because the poet says in the first para that the west winds come from the west lands,the old brown hills. Wednesday, March 20, 2013
  1. Answer  :    yes the hometown of the poet was an hillstation Saturday, December 01, 2012
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  1. Answer   Question  :    central idea of west wind by john masefield ( 1 Answer ) View All
  1. Answer  :    the central idea of the poem : the speaker , the west is symbol of nostalgia to the poet. it appeals to the poet to return home and sit and relax on the cool green grass in his hometown . he feels that his decision on returning to his hometown is final. he feels that he should take the clean road westwards to his hometown. the west wind is personified as a male and the brother of a the poet , John Masefield. Saturday, November 24, 2012
  1. Answer   Question  :    what are the figure of speech in the poem ? View All
  1. Answer   Question  :    WHY DOES THE POET CALL THE WEST LAND A 'FINE LAND' View All
  1. Answer   Question  :    quote phrases or any word that support the answer to tell us that the poet may have been tired of life? ( 2 Answers ) View All
  1. Answer  :    for the hearts as tired as mine Wednesday, March 20, 2013
  1. Answer  :    (i)for hearts as tired as mine (ii)rest for heart and head (iii)sleep for aching eyes Sunday, November 04, 2012
  1. Answer   Question  :    what kind of life is the poet leading at the time when the west wind is blowing? ( 1 Answer ) View All
  1. Answer  :    the poet is leading a busy life, his feet are tired and eyes are aching due to lack of sleep Sunday, November 04, 2012
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