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Fireside Poets

Question 1 • PBCSD_CR_1001375_English 3_for_Credit_Recovery_S1andS2_2015

How do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time?

Answer
A
“Psalm” suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while “Auspex” indicates that it can.
B
The theme of “Psalm” reflects joy in time’s passing, while “Auspex” shows gloomy acceptance of it.
C
“Psalm” does not reflect concern about time’s passage, while “Auspex” displays anxiety about it.
D
While “Psalm” disregards time’s passing, while “Auspex” suggests that humans are oppressed by time.

Explanation

In “A Psalm of Life,” time is fleeting, but the poem presents the soul and the influence of a meaningful life as enduring beyond it. “Auspex,” by contrast, portrays time as capable of wearing down or ending what the speaker values. So the poems differ in whether the soul can withstand time’s passage.

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