The poem "On Imagination" by Phillis Wheatley ends on a tone of hope and triumph. Throughout the poem, Wheatley explores the power of imagination and its ability to transcend the boundaries of human existence. The speaker marvels at the creative potential of the mind and suggests that through the power of imagination, one can soar above earthly limitations and achieve greatness. In the final lines of the poem, Wheatley asserts that despite the challenges and limitations of the physical world, imagination allows one to "mount where the Muse's wing...to heaven itself [will] soar." This uplifting ending leaves the reader with a sense of optimism and the belief in the endless possibilities of imagination.
