Question

By now you may have concluded that Innisfree is a simple, natural place, full of beauty and peace. How does the poet contrast it with where he now stands? (Read stanza III.)

Answer 1

In stanza III, the poet contrasts the peaceful, natural environment of Innisfree with the noisy, bustling world that he currently finds himself in. The poet describes how, in the busy, crowded world, he is surrounded by distractions and stress. The contrast is evident in the lines:

"And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings."

Here, the poet emphasizes that Innisfree offers a serene atmosphere, where peace slowly settles in with the morning light and the soft sounds of nature, in stark contrast to the chaos of the world he is currently in. The natural setting of Innisfree allows him to experience true peace, which he longs for. This peaceful, tranquil place stands in direct opposition to the noise and distractions that dominate the poet's present environment.