Question

‘And such too is the grandeur of dooms’. How can ‘grandeur of dooms’ be impressive and inspiring according to Keats?(A Thing of Beauty)

Hint:

Link poetic expressions to universal human values such as heroism, beauty, and inspiration when interpreting metaphors.

Answer 1

Keats refers to the noble sacrifices and heroic deeds of people who faced tragic ends. The ‘grandeur of dooms’ represents the dignity and glory in such fates. These acts of courage and moral strength remain eternal sources of inspiration and beauty. Keats finds aesthetic and emotional power in such noble tragedies, which uplift the human spirit despite their sorrowful end.