Question

The speaker in "Journey of the Magi" says in lines 19 and 20 that the Magi (wise men) traveled all night, even though there were "voices singing in our ears, saying / That this was all folly." What does the speaker mean?

Answer 1

The speaker in 'Journey of the Magi' disregarded voices that called their journey folly and continued traveling all night.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speaker in 'Journey of the Magi' says in lines 19 and 20 that the Magi (wise men) traveled all night, even though there were 'voices singing in our ears, saying / That this was all folly.' The speaker is referring to the doubts and discouragement they faced during their journey, with the voices representing skepticism and opposition to their mission. Despite the voices suggesting that their quest was foolish, the Magi persisted and continued the arduous journey in search of the newborn Jesus.