Which of the following is NOT a central theme of Wordsworth's poetry ?
Correct answer: B. The promises of technology
- A. The common man
- B. The promises of technology
- C. The outcast figure
- D. The movement of time
Explanation
Wordsworth often writes about ordinary people, outsiders, and the effects of time, but he is generally suspicious of industrial modernity. Therefore, confidence in the promises of technology is not a central Wordsworthian theme.
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