The statement that best reflects the theme of the poem sea lullaby is B) Although the sea may appear beautiful, it can be treacherous and ruthless.
The poem describes how the sea, despite its beautiful appearance, is actually treacherous and ruthless. The sea "creeps to pillage" and "leaps on her prey," and she kills a child "for a joke."
So, This suggests that the sea is not always what it seems, and that its beauty can be deceptive. Therefore, the theme of the poem is that even the power of nature cannot protect us from evil.
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The old moon is tarnished
With smoke of the flood,
The dead leaves are varnished
With color like blood,
A treacherous smiler 5
With teeth white as milk,
A savage beguiler
In sheathings of silk,
The sea creeps to pillage,
She leaps on her prey; 10
A child of the village
Was murdered to-day.
She came up to meet him
In a smooth golden cloak,
She choked him and beat him 15
To death, for a joke.
Her bright locks were tangled,
She shouted for joy,
With one hand she strangled
A strong little boy. 20
Which statement BEST reflects the theme of the poem? A) Even the power of nature cannot protect us from evil. B) Although the sea may appear beautiful, it can be treacherous and ruthless. C) The nightmares that live in the sea of our subconscious are very powerful. D) Women are like the ocean in that they have the potential for both good and evil.