Summary of Thanatopsis

Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant Vocabulary blight – something that impairs one’s growth and deflates one’s spirit patriarchs – males in power hoary – grown gray with age; ancient sepulchre – tomb pensive – thoughtful venerable – honorable; honored scourged – severely punished 1. What does the poem’s title mean? Answer: “Thanatopsis” means “Meditation on … Read more