Question

Read these lines from the poem.

Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
What is the effect of these lines on the meaning of the poem?
a. The speaker hopes to motivate those around him to become more spiritual. b. The speaker believes that those around him have allowed fear to make them passive.
c. The speaker believes that people can attain knowledge by embracing religion. d. The speaker worries that people have turned away from morality.
Part B
Which line from the poem best supports the answer in Part A?
a. "Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection"
b. "Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit"
c. "By narrow domestic walls"
d. "Where words come out from the depth of truth"

Answer 1

1) To my mind the correct option is letter (B).

2) I think that the verse “"Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection “supports the previous answer. The author conveys the idea of working hard to achieve people goals and if it is possible to reach perfection.