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"We Are Seven" is a poem by William Wordsworth that explores a conversation between the poet and a young girl. She insists that she and her deceased siblings still number seven, highlighting her innocent, spiritual view of death. The poem contrasts adult logic with a child’s emotional, enduring connection to family.

1. WE ARE SEVEN
BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
PREP BY : Mumtaz Ali Reg No :2k22ENGUK-39
&. IRSHAD ALI REG No 2k22ENGUK-26

2. CONTENT 1 INTRODUCTION
2 SUMMARY
3 THEME
4 LITERARY DEVICES
5 CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION We Are Seven" is a lyrical poem written by William Wordsworth and
first published in 1798 as part of the Lyrical Ballads, a foundational text
of English Romantic poetry. The poem centers on a conversation
between the speaker (an adult man) and a young cottage girl. The
speaker is puzzled by the girl’s insistence that she and her six siblings
still number "seven," even though two of them are dead.
This poem introduces key Romantic themes such as the innocence
and wisdom of children, the closeness to nature, and the idea that
death does not sever emotional bonds. Through simple language
and rustic setting, Wordsworth explores how a child’s
understanding of life and death can differ profoundly from that of
adults—offering a perspective that values emotional truth over
rational

4. SUMMARY The poem "We Are Seven" tells the story of a conversation between
an adult narrator and a little girl living in the countryside. The
narrator asks her how many siblings she has. She replies confidently,
"Seven," even though two of her siblings are dead. The narrator tries
to explain that since two are dead, there are only five living children.
However, the girl insists that they are still seven.
The poem highlights the contrast between the rational thinking of
adults and the emotional, innocent perspective of a child. It shows
how the little girl maintains a strong sense of connection with her
deceased siblings, suggesting that love and family ties go beyond
physical death.

5. THEME
1. Innocence and Wisdom of Childhood:
The child’s view challenges adult logic. Her simple but profound belief that
her dead siblings are still part of the family reflects a deeper emotional
truth, suggesting that children possess a natural wisdom often overlooked
by adults.
Conflict Between Logic and Emotion:
The narrator represents adult reasoning, trying to reduce the girl’s family
to numbers. The girl, however, insists on her emotional reality,
emphasizing that love and presence are not confined to the living.

6. THEMES
2. Life, Death, and Connection:
The poem questions the finality of death. For the girl, physical
death does not end relationships. This reflects a Romantic idea
that emotional bonds and memories can transcend physical loss
4. Romantic Idealization of Nature and Rural Life:
Set in a peaceful countryside, the poem reflects the Romantic
belief that nature and rural simplicity offer deeper truths than
urban or intellectual life.

7. LITERARY DEVICES 1. Narrative Voice (First-Person Narration)
The poem is told from the point of view of an adult speaker who encounters a little
girl.
This device allows Wordsworth to contrast the adult’s logical reasoning with the
child’s emotional understanding of death

8. 2. Dialogue
A large portion of the poem is structured as a conversation between the speaker
and the girl.
This gives the poem a dramatic and realistic feel while also highlighting the central
conflict—the disagreement about how many siblings the girl has.
3. Repetition
Wordsworth uses repetition to emphasize the stubbornness of both the narrator
and the girl, and to highlight the central theme of differing perspectives
4. Symbolism
The number seven symbolizes completeness or unity in many cultures. The girl
insists that her two deceased siblings are still part of her life, symbolizing an
unbroken family bond that transcends deat
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9. CONCLUSION The conclusion of We Are Seven highlights the
child’s unwavering belief that her deceased siblings
remain part of her family. Despite the narrator’s
logical arguments, she insists, “We are seven.” This
ending emphasizes the innocence of childhood and
the emotional truth that love and connection endure
beyond death.

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