What happens to the speaker at end of Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard?
The speaker of Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard leaves the churchyard feeling thoughtful, sobered, and empathetic towards the villagers buried there. The poem ends with him reflecting on his own mortality and the inevitability of death, wondering whether he too will be remembered like those villagers when his time comes. This realization brings a sense of humility and a deepened appreciation for the simple, virtuous life of the villagers.