Why does Wordsworth address John Milton specifically in the poem London William Wordsworth's - poem London is a call for help during tough times He speaks to John Milton a famous poet who lived before him Wordsworth thinks Milton could fix the problems of his time Let's see why Wordsworth calls on Milton Great Writer John Milton was a great poet and writer Wordsworth sees him as a hero He wrote about freedom and truth Wordsworth believes Milton's ideas could help people in He thinks Milton could teach them to be better He states nbsp England hath need of thee nbsp This shows Wordsworth's belief that Milton s guidance could restore the nation's virtues Moral Leader Milton was not just a writer he was also a good man He believed in virtues like freedom and honesty England was in trouble when Wordsworth wrote the poem He felt that Milton's strong