Question

Read the following stanza from “Alone”:

Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don’t believe I’m wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Think about the figurative language in this stanza. What is the speaker saying?
A.It is hard to find your way at night because it is dark.
B.It is the middle of the night and she is hungry.
C.People find life in being with others.
D.People have to help each other with directions
I think it is C...? Please help

Answer 1

I agree.

Answer 2

Thank you

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

You're on the right track! The correct answer is C - People find life in being with others. The speaker is using figurative language to express the importance of human connection and the idea that no one can navigate through life completely alone. The speaker compares finding a home for their soul to finding water that is not thirsty and bread that is not stone, which are poetic expressions indicating the need for nourishment and fulfillment. By stating that nobody can make it out here alone, the speaker emphasizes the significance of companionship and support in overcoming life's challenges and finding meaning.