Read the excerpt from “To the Fringed Gentian” by William Cullen Bryant.I would that thus, when I shall see The hour of death draw near to me, Hope, blossoming within my heart, May look to heaven as I depart.This stanza reflects the attitude that
Answer
A
the spirit has greater strength than the body.
B
humans should not expect to live very long
C
religious faith will make death less physically painful.
D
people should be observant of every natural experience.
Explanation
The speaker hopes that as death approaches, hope will blossom in his heart and help him look toward heaven. This suggests confidence in the spirit’s strength and hope, even as the body nears death. The stanza does not say that faith will reduce physical pain.
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