Question

"Daphne" by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Why do you follow me?
Any moment I can be
Nothing but a laurel tree
Any moment of the chase
I can leave you in my place
A pink bought for your embrace
Yes, if over hill and hollow,
Still it is your will to follow,
I am off, to heel, Apollo!

What is emphasized about Daphne in passage 2 that is not emphasized in passage 3?

A) It shows that Daphne is repulsed by Apollo's interest.

B) It confirms that Daphne is entertained by Apollo's pursuit.

C) It reveals Cupid's desire to help Apollo win Daphne's eternal love.

D) It highlights Cupid's jealousy toward Apollo for being superior in the eyes of his father.

Answer 1

In Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem 'Daphne,' passage 2 emphasizes Daphne's potential to turn into a laurel tree, showing her autonomy and rejection of Apollo, which is not a focus in passage 3. So, the correct option is A) It shows that Daphne is repulsed by Apollo's interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the poem Daphne by Edna St. Vincent Millay, the second passage emphasizes that Daphne can at any moment turn into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's pursuit, highlighting her desire for autonomy and rejection of Apollo. This aspect of Daphne is not emphasized in the third passage, which instead underscores Apollo's adoration for Daphne. Therefore, the correct answer to what is emphasized about Daphne in passage 2 that is not emphasized in passage 3 is A) It shows that Daphne is repulsed by Apollo's interest.