Question

In the poem "As Weary Pilgrim, Now at Rest," what does Anne Bradstreet mean by the line "And soar on high among the blest"?

Answer 1

The line "And soar on high among the blest" means that she wants to be one of God's angels in heaven. Throughout the poem, she is showing devotion to God and to her family. Suffering from a loved one's loss, she wanted to be in heaven and be reunited with God and her lover.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be the last option, D) She wants to be one of God's angels in heaven. Moreover, this poem is very clear with it's meaning. From the first time I read it, I knew it was about two people and a loss of a loved one, and of course, the yearning that comes after, the yearning to be with them once again.