Read this passage from Donne’s “Meditation 17.” Then, answer the question that follows.
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own were. Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell* tolls; it tolls for thee.
*bell: here, the death knell, or church bell that tolls for a death
Which sentence best states the belief Donne expresses in this passage?
A. It is wrong to live in isolation, like a hermit.
B. Rich or poor, highborn or low, we are all still human beings.
C. Human beings are all interconnected.
D. No one should fear death, for death is a part of life.
d??
I disagree.
Reread the first sentence.
It's B
The correct answer is C. Human beings are all interconnected.
Donne's passage expresses the belief that no man is isolated and independent from others. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and states that every man is a part of the whole continent. He further explains that any loss or death affects everyone because he considers himself involved in mankind. The phrase "any man's death diminishes me" highlights this interconnectedness and supports the belief that all human beings are interconnected.
No.
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