"Tintern Abbey" and "Mont Blanc" both view nature as a sublime, and majestic thing. It is deeply respected by both Wordsworth and Shelley yet in different ways. Both poems describe a particular natural scene. In "Tintern Abbey", Wordsworth describes a "green pastoral landscape", where in "Mont Blanc", Shelley describes the icy glacial capped peaks of the Swiss Alps. Both poets seem to hold a great appreciation and respect for nature and the things that they are surrounded by, but each view nature in a different respect with regard to humanity.

depicted in Shelley's poem is much more untamed and cruel than in Wordsworth's. In "Tintern Abbey", Wordsworth writes about a "green pastoral landscape" (ll.158) and he claims that "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her." (ll.122-123) He shows nature to be a gentle, nurturing force that teaches and soothes humanity. Shelley, however, focuses on a "dizzy ravine" whose grandeur puts him in a trance, not at all a comforting force, but a force not to be reckoned with.

The anchor of my purest thoughts, the nurse,

Branchless and shattered stand: the rocks, drawn down

The attitudes toward nature and its relationship to the human world expressed by both Wordsworth and Shelley are both complementary and contrasting. Both poets view nature as a powerful being, with an almost spiritual side, an inspiration for humankind. But the two poets take a completely opposing stand on the human relationship with nature. Shelley views it as something to be seen and appreciated but not to be fooled with. He warns the human world not to take beauty as serenity or placidity, but to respect the power that nature holds. Whereas Wordsworth views nature as a calming force, a soothing, inspirational entity, that is one with mankind, unlike Shelley, Wordsworth has no fear for the natural world that he is surrounded by and that he writes about. He feels that he is one with nature, and is completely content in his surroundings.

The guide, the guardian of my heart, and soul

It is in these lines we see that Wordsworth shows nature as being one with mankind, depicting the two as being united forces rather than opposing.

Never to

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