John Keats uses symbolism with a reverent and peaceful tone to embody the romantic idea of accepting life's changes while finding satisfaction with the present and confidence in the future in "To Autumn." This optimistic approach contrasts most of John Keats' work to craft an impressive poem with a convincing theme.

Keats conveys his pensive idea of accepting life's changes by using clear, direct symbolism. He represents life's many and constant changes by using the progression of time and the many seasonal changes that occur during autumn. It is evident that the first stanza represents early autumn when Keats writes ."..all fruit with ripeness to the core" (6) and that the "summer has o'er brimmed" (11). The second stanza clearly communicates a feeling of mid-autumn. Keats speaks of the wheat having just been cut and ."..sitting careless on a granary floor" (14) then mentions a "half-reaped furrow" (16) which undoubtedly identifies it...