In "January" what does the speaker mean by the image in the following lines?
The sun a spark
Hung thin between
The dark and dark.
a. The sun barely shows behind the dark clouds
b. The sun sends off thin sparks in the night
c. The sun appears for only a short time between the long winter nights
d. The sun is unable to relieve the depression of winter
I put A
Who is the author of this poem?
John Updike
A is correct.
You are not correct
Which answer is it??
To determine the correct interpretation of the image in the given lines, let's break it down and analyze each option:
a. The sun barely shows behind the dark clouds.
This interpretation suggests that the sun can hardly be seen due to the presence of dark clouds. However, the lines do not mention clouds explicitly, so this option may not accurately capture the intended meaning.
b. The sun sends off thin sparks in the night.
This interpretation suggests that the sun emits thin sparks during the nighttime. But the lines explicitly state that the sun is "Hung thin between The dark and dark," which implies that the sun is present between the darkness, rather than emitting sparks at night.
c. The sun appears for only a short time between the long winter nights.
This interpretation reflects the meaning of the lines more accurately. The phrase "Hung thin between The dark and dark" suggests that the sun's presence is brief, appearing for a short duration between the long periods of darkness in winter.
d. The sun is unable to relieve the depression of winter.
While this might be a plausible interpretation for winter in general, the lines themselves do not convey a direct meaning regarding the sun's ability to alleviate the winter blues.
Considering the above analysis, the most suitable interpretation is c. The sun appears for only a short time between the long winter nights.