Surprised by Joy

Question 1

Ability to loose his memory of humanity in nature

Answer 1

‘Through what power,/ Even for the least division of an hour,/ Have I been so beguiled as to be blind/ To my most grievous loss?’

Question 2

Memory as a downer

Answer 2

‘That thought’s return/ Was the worst pang that sorrow ever bore,’

Question 3

Loss of his daughter

Answer 3

‘Knowing my heart’s best treasure was no more;’

Question 4

Inability to remember her face (contrasting to his ability to easily recall on nature)

Answer 4

‘That neither present time, nor years unborn/ Could to my sight that heavenly face restore.’