which of the following lines from the poem best supports the theme of lost virtues?
A. Those who always know better-fifty two
B. able to admire without envy-eighteen
C.taking only things from life-thirsty
(i wish i were wrong)
D. mortal - a hundred out of a hundred. thus far this figure remains unchanged
C. taking only things from life-thirsty
nope your wrong
Apologies for the incorrect response. Based on the provided options, A. Those who always know better-fifty two, best supports the theme of lost virtues.
To determine which of the following lines from the poem best supports the theme of lost virtues, we need to analyze the lines and consider how they relate to the theme.
Let's examine each line:
A. "Those who always know better-fifty two"
This line does not directly suggest lost virtues. It seems to refer to people who think they always have superior knowledge or opinions.
B. "Able to admire without envy-eighteen"
This line does not explicitly convey lost virtues. It appears to describe someone who can genuinely appreciate something or someone without feeling envious.
C. "Taking only things from life-thirsty (I wish I were wrong)"
This line hints at lost virtues. It suggests that the speaker regrets their desire to only take from life instead of giving or contributing, indicating a loss of virtuous qualities.
D. "Mortal - a hundred out of a hundred. Thus far this figure remains unchanged"
This line does not directly relate to lost virtues. It describes mortality and how every human is subject to death, without explicitly addressing virtues.
Based on the analysis, the line that best supports the theme of lost virtues is C. "Taking only things from life-thirsty (I wish I were wrong)." This line addresses the loss of virtue by acknowledging the speaker's remorse for their self-serving behavior, indicating a departure from virtuous actions.