Why does the poet compare the reaper's song to the nightingale and the cuckoo In The Solitary Reaper William Wordsworth - describes the song of a young girl She sings while working alone in the fields Her voice touches the poet's heart deeply To show how beautiful her song is the poet compares it to two famous birds the nightingale and the cuckoo The nightingale is known for its sweet and comforting songs It often sings in the desert where tired travelers rest Wordsworth says the reaper's song is even sweeter than the nightingale's It brings joy and relief just like the bird does for travelers The poet also mentions the cuckoo This bird is famous for its cheerful calls in spring It breaks the silence in faraway islands like the Hebrides Wordsworth says the reaper's voice is more thrilling than the cuckoo s Her song fills the valley and