the structure of the poem. It is also used to find another relation with the theory on modern tragedy and another “outside” aspect industrialism.
After that, the theories and the approach were used in the analysis to analyze the whole work from the first line till the end. After analyzing the characters and the
tragedy, the writer searches the tragic hero revealed from the analysis. The tragic hero is revealed from the tragedy of the main character which is supported by other
minor characters. Finally, conclusion is made. The conclusion contains the significant
information from the introduction until the analysis. It especially contains the summary of the important points that are obtained for the analysis.
CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
A. The Description of the Main Character of the Poem “Michael”
Michael is the main character in the poem. The character of Michael is described in two conditions, when he was a boy and when he is old.
As a boy, he is not a clever or smart boy. He is lazy to study. He loves to live freely with the nature.
“… while I was yet a boy careless of books, yet having felt the power of
nature , by the gentle agency Of natural objects, led me on to feel
For passions that were not my own, and think” Stanza 1, lines 27-31.
After that, Michael is described as an old man. He is a shepherd in Grasmere Vale. He lives near the forest. He is described as a strong man and has a keen mind.
He is prompt, stout of heart, and strong of limb. He has the ability to watch the shepherd better than the others. He can know everything which will happen by
noticing the nature. He is a cheerful person and so lively. He is kind and skillful as a shepherd. He has many experiences as a shepherd, joy and fear. He has a big
responsibility as a shepherd. He can be said as the friend of nature. His age is around eighties.
“Upon the forest-side in Grasmere Vale, thee dwelt a shepherd, Michael was his
name… the pleasure which there is in life itself” Stanza 2, lines 40-77.
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