Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Outside the Eastern Gate Outside the Eastern gate Are girls many as the clouds; But though they are many as clouds There is none on whom my heart dwells. White jacket and grey scarf Alone could cure my woe. Beyond the Gate Tower Are girls lovely as rush-wool; But though they are lovely as rush-wool There is none with whom my heart bides. White jacket and madder skirt Alone could bring me joy. Based on this excerpt from Book of Songs, what is the theme of this poem? fear of women joy of new love heartache of being alone rush of meeting new people

Answer 1

Heartache of being alone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The poem "Outside the Eastern Gate" is one of the poems from the Shih Ching by Mao which was translated into English. The poem tells of a lover's woe of being alone and finding no happiness.

In the given lines, the speaker expresses his dilemma of not finding any girl who can capture his heart. Be it "outside the Eastern gate" or "beyond the Gate Tower", there is none who can get his heart set on. His dilemma in finding a girl to love left him feeling sad and heartbroken.

Thus, the correct answer is the third option.