to marguerite-continued by matthew arnold poem
yes in the sea of life enisled,with echoing straits between us thrown,dotting the shoreless watery wild,we mortals live alone.the islands feel the enclasping flow,and then their endless bounds they know.but when the moon their hollows lights,and they are swept by balms of spring,and in their glens on starry nights,the nightingales divinely sing; and lovely notes,from shore to shore,across the sounds and channels pour- oh then a longing like despair is to their farthest caverns sent for surely once,they feel,we were parts of a single continent now round us spreads the watery plain- oh might our marges meet again who ordered,that their longings fire should be,as soon as kindled,cooled? who renders vain their deep desire? a god, a god their severance ruled and bade betwixt their shore to be the unplumbed,salt,estranging sea.
1.)in lines 19-20 the speaker suggest that someone has ordered ?
a.people to perserve their marriages no matter how well they get along
b.a disunity of all living things
c.the longing for connection to fade as soon as it is felt
d,a universe in which no meaning or purpose can be maintained
i chose c am i correct?
2.)the meaning of the poem ''to marguerite-continued'' is established by contrasting images of ?
a.nature and industry
b.humans and animals
c.love and hate
d.connection and separation
i chose d am i correct?
3.)which of the following is one possible theme of the poem?
a.the human condition is part of a divine plan
b.the tragedies in life can be overcome through faith
c.love can conquer all
d.people are essentially alone,but long for a connection with each other
4.)all of the following elements of victorian culture are evident in the poem except:
a.the victorian incongruity between faith and disillusionment
b.prudery and censorship of sensual language
c.the distrust of religion and questioning of god's plan
d.references to an ever increasing population
i chose b am i correct?
5.)the tone of the poem can best be described as?
a.resigned
b.angry
c.mournful
d.confused
i chose c am i correct?
can someone who is knowledgeable in english literature please check my answers thank you
i chose d for number 3 am i correct i made a mistake and forgot to add it
Did you get them right?
1) Your answer for question 1 is correct. The speaker suggests that someone has ordered "the longing for connection to fade as soon as it is felt."
2) Your answer for question 2 is correct. The poem establishes its meaning by contrasting the images of connection and separation, emphasizing the theme of longing for connection.
3) Your answer for question 3 is correct. One possible theme of the poem is that people are essentially alone but long for a connection with each other.
4) Your answer for question 4 is incorrect. The correct option is (d) "references to an ever-increasing population." The poem does not contain any references to population growth or increase, so it does not reflect that particular element of Victorian culture.
5) Your answer for question 5 is correct. The tone of the poem can be best described as mournful.
1.) In lines 19-20, the speaker suggests that someone has ordered:
c. the longing for connection to fade as soon as it is felt
Explanation: In these lines, the speaker laments the fact that the longing for connection between the islands is quickly cooled and rendered in vain. This suggests that someone has ordered the separation and has ensured that the desire for connection does not persist.
2.) The meaning of the poem "To Marguerite-Continued" is established by contrasting images of:
d. connection and separation
Explanation: Throughout the poem, the speaker contrasts the longing for connection between the islands ("might our marges meet again") with the reality of their separation by the "watery plain". The theme of connection and separation is central to understanding the poem.
3.) One possible theme of the poem is:
d. people are essentially alone, but long for a connection with each other
Explanation: The poem explores the human condition of longing for connection and companionship, while recognizing that people are essentially isolated and alone. This theme is encapsulated in the lines "we mortals live alone" and "for surely once, they feel, we were parts of a single continent".
4.) All of the following elements of Victorian culture are evident in the poem except:
d. references to an ever increasing population
Explanation: The poem does not touch upon the topic of population directly. The other options reflect elements of Victorian culture, such as the tension between faith and disillusionment, prudery and censorship of sensual language, and the questioning of God's plan.
5.) The tone of the poem can best be described as:
c. mournful
Explanation: The poem conveys a sense of loss, longing, and lamentation. The speaker mourns the separation and expresses a deep longing for connection. The tone is reflective and sorrowful, making "mournful" the most appropriate choice.