Which Of The Following Lines Best Demonstrates The Tone Of The Nymph's Reply To The Shepherd By Sir Walter Raleigh?
a.the flowers do fade and wanton fields/to wayward winter reckoning yields.
b.then these delights my mind might move/to live with thee and be thy love.
c.these pretty pleasures might me move/to live with thee and be thy love.
d.if all the world and love were young/and truth in every shepherd's tongue
Its Got To Be A Or D I Chose A Am I Correct?
I agree with A.
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To determine the line that best demonstrates the tone of "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" by Sir Walter Raleigh, it is necessary to analyze the tone of the poem as a whole. The poem is a direct response to Christopher Marlowe's poem, "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love", which is filled with idyllic and idealistic descriptions of nature and love.
In "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd," the tone shifts from the idealistic tone of Marlowe's poem to a more realistic and skeptical perspective. The nymph responds to the shepherd's promises by pointing out the transience of nature and the inevitable changes that come with time. She questions the shepherd's ability to fulfill his promises, suggesting that they are merely temporary pleasures.
Now, looking at the given options:
a. "The flowers do fade and wanton fields/to wayward winter reckoning yields." - This line accurately reflects the nymph's more skeptical tone as she points out the fleeting nature of natural beauty.
b. "Then these delights my mind might move/to live with thee and be thy love." - Although this line shows some skepticism, it is not as evident as in the previous line.
c. "These pretty pleasures might me move/to live with thee and be thy love." - This line suggests a willingness to be moved by the shepherd's promises, which contrasts with the overall tone of the poem.
d. "If all the world and love were young/and truth in every shepherd's tongue." - This line presents a hypothetical scenario, which is not reflective of the skeptical and realistic tone of the poem.
Based on the analysis, option A – "The flowers do fade and wanton fields/to wayward winter reckoning yields" – is the best choice as it reflects the tone of the nymph's reply. Therefore, your choice of option A is correct.