What is the central theme of the poem Breathes There the Man In the poem Breathes There the Man Sir Walter Scott - speaks about deep love for one s homeland He shares his feelings about how important it is to care for the place where you come from The poem tells us that a person who does not love their country is a soulless person The poet uses strong words to explain how such people live a meaningless life Love for One s Homeland The main theme is love for one s native land The poet believes that no matter how rich or powerful a person is they are nothing without love for their homeland The poem warns that people who forget their roots lose their true worth The Beauty of Scotland Scott also praises the beauty of Scotland his home country He describes the land with words like