The moon
One of the common motifs that appears in the poems is the moon. Indeed, the narrator mentions the moon many times in her poems and it is a common element that appears in many of the poems. The moon is considered as being a romantic element and has a rich symbolic value, depending on the poem and the context in which it appears in.
Nightingale
Another element that is common to romantic poetry is the nightingale, used in many poems as a symbol. In the poem entitled "To a Nightingale’’, the bird is used as a symbol for love and also as a symbol for literary inspiration.
Nest
In the poem entitled "To a Nightingale’’ the narrator mentions how the bird leaves its nest to sing its song for everyone willing to listen to it. By leaving its nest, the bird exposes itself to various dangers and puts its own life in danger. Thus, because of this, the nest is used here as a symbol for security and safety.
Freedom
Also in the poem "To a Nightingale’’, the narrator mentions how the bird in the poem was once captive but then it was released at one point and was able to return to the forest. The forest is used here as a symbol, to suggest the connection with nature the bird has and also to suggest the freedom the bird regained by being left alone to roam into the woods.
During the night
Another common motif that appears in the poems is that the action that is described in the poems takes place during the night. The narrator describes events related to nighttime creatures and also describes nighttime as being the perfect time to meditate and write. Thus, this aspect is a common motif in the poems.
