does not exist outside of life it grows from it To prove this Arnold says For poetry the idea is everything This shows that the value of poetry comes from the real ideas Specifically it comes from life Truth and Seriousness in Poetry Good poetry shows honest ideas from life Arnold thinks the poem's subject must matter The poem should be about real things Readers learn right and wrong from it The truth in poetry makes it wise Seriousness in the message gives poetry strength A poem should show what matters most Arnold says The superior character of truth and seriousness in the matter and substance of the best poetry is inseparable This means poetry's value comes from its truth High Seriousness and Poetic Beauty Arnold says the poet's attitude is very important The poet must care about the topic and write with respect It should touch the reader's heart and make them feel deeply High seriousness means the poet writes with true deep feelings But Arnold also says poetry must be beautiful The words in a poem should sound sweet and noble The poem's style movement and language add to its value This beauty makes poetry attractive It helps its message stay in the reader's mind Beautiful words and a graceful style work together with truth Poetry's Role in Human Life Poetry is very important in everyone's life It is not just for pleasure or entertainment Poetry helps people find comfort in sad times and gives hope when life is hard It helps us understand the world better Poetry is more than any simple story It is a guide for facing emotions and problems Arnold shows this by saying We have to turn to poetry to interpret life for us to console us to sustain us This means poetry will always help people in their lives Poetry's Future and Lasting Value Poetry will remain important for all time It gives support wisdom and comfort to every generation Science and religion may change However poetry will always have value and a place in human progress Lessons from poetry never end Arnold proves his belief by saying The future of poetry is immense because in poetry our race as time goes on will find an ever surer and surer stay This means that people in the future will depend on poetry even more In termination Arnold believed poetry is a deep criticism of life Poetry grows from real life and gives honest and serious lessons It guides comforts and helps people of every age Its value and truth will always last Arnold's ideas show poetry's special power in every society