The Theme of Perfection and Imperfect in the Poem ‘God’s Grandeur’

In the verse form Gods Grandeur by Gerard Manley Hopkins, the theme of crack and perfection is highlighted. The majority of the poem is a contrast amongst imperfection and perfection. The first stanza discusses the contrast between the two themes perfection and imperfection, while in the second stanza Gods perfection is mainly mouth about. Perfection The mere title of this poem suggests the poem is about something great and powerful. The word grandeur is delimitate as splendour and impressiveness. This word is frequently utilize when referring to appearance or style and is a synonym and implication of perfection.Therefore, the poems title is suiting and signifies Gods perfection and His grace. In the poem, the kingdom and reputation is in addition seen as a symbol of perfection, as it is made and controlled by God. This is evident in line one, which quotes The world is charged with the grandeur of God. This shows that record is seen as pure and it is renewed at this heig ht to be slowly changed by imperfections such as man. In line six it is stated that any is seared with trade bleared, smeared with soil And wears mans smudge and mans smell. However nature is relentless and proves itself to constantly be perfect, no matter how many attempts man tries to destroy it, it just always finds a way bounce back what harm man does to it. Lines nine and ten state nature is never spent there lives the dearest freshness deep down things. These phrases clearly prove that the earth will not lose its purity due to man. The Holy Ghosts presence with life force and life and al luminous things are what keep the earth together, with warm breath and bright wings. ImperfectionIn the poem Gods Grandeur the theme of imperfection directly deals with the attitude and the action of man. God has rapturous man with a wonderful earth, a natural home with abundant resources to help man to survive, alone unfortunately man has become blind and ungrateful. For centuries man h as destroyed the earth for selfish gain. This can be shown by the phrase the soil is now bare, which gives the image of a desolate, dry earth whose resources were used for the wrong purposes. The phrase nor can foot feel hich contains an example of alliteration and also imagery, shows how man has isolated himself both physically and spiritually from nature and the earth which God has blessed them with and consequently they are also separating themselves from God. The poets tone of gratitude and awe throughout most of the poem clearly shows his disappointment of mans treatment to the earth due to ignorance selfishness and ingratitude which contribute to mans imperfection. Even the phrase why do men then now not reck his rod? show that the poet does not understand why man does not give God the thanks and respect that He is due.Unfortunately man does not take that by trying to help themselves , they are actually hurting themselves , since they are destroying something that is keepin g them alive. Most of the word of honor of Matthew chapter five , especially Matthew 548 which states you therefore must be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect clearly shows that due to mans sin , such as selfishness, hatred, ignorance and in relation to the poem the misuse of Gods blessings , which contribute to mans imperfection, can resultantly speciate us from God.