Final answer:
The Jesuit priest referred to in the question is most likely Gerard Manley Hopkins, who burned all his poetry upon becoming a priest. He later resumed writing after reconciling poetry with his religious duties. His poetry was published posthumously by his friend Robert Bridges.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is about the actions taken by a Jesuit priest with regard to his poetry upon being ordained. Although the question does not specifically mention a name, this situation is reminiscent of the actions taken by the famous English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. Hopkins, upon becoming a Jesuit priest, believed that writing poetry was too self-focused and not compatible with his vocation. Consequently, he made the surprising decision to burn all his poetry. His intention was to forsake what he saw as a distraction from his religious duties.
The answer to the student's question is, therefore, that he burned all his poetry (option 1). However, later in life, Hopkins resumed writing poetry, feeling that it was, in fact, a way to honor God, and today he is recognized for his innovative use of language and prosody, particularly his concept of sprung rhythm. Unfortunately, Hopkins did not see his poems published during his lifetime. It was only after his death that his friend, writer Robert Bridges, published a volume of his poetry, resulting in Hopkins' recognition as one of the Victorian era's greatest poets.