Answer:
This poem is about Penelope, who is Odysseus' wife from "The Odyssey" by Homer. The "he" in lines 1-5 is referring to Odysseus, as he goes to fight in the Battle of Troy, while Penelope remains at home.
Explanation:
silence regarding the past
The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.
