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Reality and Cynicism in Poetry

Question 16 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

Which best describes a theme of "A Man Said to the Universe"?

Answer
A
Societal forces play a major role in forming an individual.
B
Individuals should accept their circumstances.
C
The universe is indifferent to human concerns.
D
Science is more powerful than human behavior.

Explanation

The man announces that he exists, but the universe replies that his existence creates no obligation for it. This exchange suggests that the universe is indifferent to human concerns, which is the best description of the poem’s theme. The poem does not suggest that society shapes the individual or that science controls human behavior.

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