Pushkin’s two stanza “The Poet” presents descriptions of writers before and after moments of divine inspiration. Pushkin idolizes the poet, describing the average citizen as “this world’s unworthy sons” (7). Pushkin’s poet may exist within the average society, but is occasionally called upon by a divine figure and through this connection is given a unique inspiration in which his verse is produced. The concluding couplet of Pushkin’s “The Poet”, as well as choice descriptive adjectives imply that not only is a pious connection necessary to produce a profound commentary on society, but also a separation of the poet from society and a devolution to the natural.

Pushkin’s second stanza describes the inspirational process of the poet and the metamorphosis that “divine inspiring word” (10) has on the writer. Such inspiration causes the soul of the poet to, “like a mighty eagle wakes” (12). The eagle is a natural symbol of freedom and mobility: the eagle is an apex predator who can navigate natural landscapes with ease. Additionally, the eagle cannot be tamed or domesticated, rather can only thrive and exist away from society in the wilderness. Pushkin’s inspired poet is similar to the eagle in that it no longer can thrive within society, and has to remove itself to thrive. His comparison fortifies the poet’s heightened connection to nature, and inability to work within the confines of developed society. His ending couplet fortifies the necessity of the reclusive poet. To comment on society, the poet must remove himself inhabiting only the “vacant” (14) natural spaces.

Even more so, Pushkin’s adjective choice fortifies the poet’s necessary transmutation to the natural. The inspired poet is a misfit in normal society, is “fierce and savage” (17) and “consumed with madness” (18). Puskin’s adjectives depict the poet similarly to a wild animal who is misplaced outside of the wilderness. The poet’s transformation “unbowed” his “head” (16) and frees his thinking from the pressures and demands of the society’s “blabbling crowd” (14). The poet’s reversion to natural society is required for his insight into society and allows him to think freely.

Pushkin’s naturalistic poet fortifies Pushkin’s commentary on the necessity of the natural environment. Although Pushkin believes that one can exist within society finely, Pushkin also elicits that poetic perspective is only obtainable through reclusiveness and a deep connection to nature.