Lucy Poems (She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways) – MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 5, 2025

Summary:

She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways is one of Wordsworth’s famous Lucy Poems, where he describes a mysterious and lonely girl named Lucy. She lived in an isolated place where no one noticed her beauty and presence. The poet compares her to a hidden violet by a mossy stone and a shining star in the sky. Tragically, Lucy dies, and the poet expresses his deep grief. The poem explores themes of solitude, unrecognized beauty, and personal loss with a melancholic and reflective tone.

She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways
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1. : Who is the subject of the poem She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways?



2. : How is Lucy described in the poem?



3. : What does the poet compare Lucy to?



4. : What does the poet mean by “untrodden ways”?



5. : What happens to Lucy in the poem?



6. : What is the tone of the poem?



7. : What is the theme of the poem?



8. : How does the poet express his grief?



9. : What does the last line “But she is in her grave, and, oh, The difference to me!” suggest?



10. : What literary devices are used in the poem?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways
Poet William Wordsworth
Year Written 1798
Year Published 1800 (in Lyrical Ballads, second edition)
Poem Type Lyric Poem
Themes Solitude, beauty in unnoticed lives, personal loss
Rhyme Scheme ABAB
Tone Melancholic, reflective
Key Imagery Violet by a mossy stone, shining star, lonely path
Unusual Aspect The poem celebrates a person who lived unnoticed but had deep meaning to the poet

 

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