Question

This was exactly, he went on to think, what that bird was trying to say, and it was the same feeling which the murmuring leaves were striving to express.

What does the personification in this sentence convey about the postmaster?

A. He feels that the beauty of nature should be enough to keep him fully satisfied.
B. He wonders why all the creatures of nature can experience beauty while he himself cannot.
C. His wish that he will find a kindred spirit in this village has finally been granted.
D. His yearning for friendship is so intense that he sees that yearning reflected everywhere.'

Answer 1

The personification reflects the postmaster's deep yearning for friendship and companionship, which he projects onto nature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The personification in the given sentence conveys that the postmaster has a deep longing for connection or companionship. By attributing human emotions to the bird and the leaves, the author highlights the postmaster's intense feeling of yearning for friendship, so much so that he sees this longing reflected in nature. This longing seems to be a pervasive force in his life, coloring his interactions with the world around him and amplifying his sense of isolation or desire for kinship.