Question

How does the imagery of the bell affect the mood of this stanza?

Down sank the bell with a gurgling sound;
The bubbles rose and burst around.
Quoth Sir Ralph, “The next who comes to the Rock
Won’t bless the Abbot of Aberbrothok.”

The bell sinks into the water with a gurgling sound, as if trying to sound one last warning; this creates an ominous mood.

The bell serves as a symbol of the destruction Sir Ralph will do to the town; it creates a mood of despair.

The bell endures, no matter what Sir Ralph tries to do; this creates a triumphant mood as good survives in spite of evil.

The bell rings loudly in celebration, creating a cheerful mood.

Answer 1

Answer: The bell sinks into the water with a gurgling sound, as if trying to sound one last warning; this creates an ominous mood.

Step-by-step explanation:

This stanza is from "The Inchcape Rock", a ballad written by Robert Southey. In this ballad, the Abbot of Aberbrothok places a bell on a buoy, which rings only when the Inchcape Rock is under water.

When the bell sinks into the water, it leaves the gurgling sound behind. The sound of ringing is neither too loud nor too enduring. The line - "The bubbles rose and burst around" creates a dark mood.