The final stanza of "Dover Beach" at first appears to be positive by the appearance of words like "love," "dreams," and "beautiful." However, as the stanza continues, it becomes clear that the author does not have a positive outlook on the world. In fact, Matthew Arnold's opinion on the world is actually quite negative.
The stanza begins with the speaker saying that he and his lover should be true to one another. The speaker says that the world before them "seems" beautiful -- of course, appearances are often different from reality. He goes on to say the "beautiful" world before them is "like a land of dreams." Arnold is making the point that what is beautiful and new in the world is really just an illusion.
Instead, the speaker says, the world does not have joy, love, or light. Arnold has a dark vision of the world, indeed. Arnold goes on to say that everyone in this world exists "on a darkling plain" -- basically a dark pasture. Darkness is often equated with a lack of knowledge (for example, the Dark Ages). This land is full of "struggle and flight." Even worse, "ignorant armies" constantly do battle there.
By the end of the stanza, it is clear that Arnold sees the world as a dark place full of confusion, turmoil, and disorder. As a result, only option D. ("The world is a confusing and hostile place.") best characterizes Arnold's view of the world.
Answer:
Explanation:D. Rising Action
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Answer:
A. weak : frail
Explanation:
"weak" and "frail" are the best option among the words listed in the question.
"Thin" and "gaunt" refer to they physical appearance of a person, who looks "frail" or "weak". The words "weak" or "frail" having more of a figurative meaning, that is still similar to "thin" or "gaunt".
The Finches have the most power and highest status in Maycomb. Atticus is a lawyer and is one of the most educated men in town. While they are not considered the wealthiest family in town, they are more financially secure than the other two families. The Cunnighams do not have much power and status within the town. They are poor and struggle to make ends meet. However, they are respected in town. They do the best they can with what they have and always settle a debt with some goods or services. The Ewells have the least power and lowest social status. They are extremely poor and uneducated. Mr. Ewell is not respected around town because of the way he abuses alcohol and his family.
