Answer:
The cold of space smote the unprotected tip of the planet, and he, being on that unprotected tip, received the full force of the blow.
I think it helps to create the rhythm of the stanza, is this a multiple choice?because i could help you a lot more if it was haha i'm sorry.<span />
The authors purpose was to, put in basic form ; inform the reader about malaria, to give insite.
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is C) As a theme that helps readers understand human experience. Hope this helps.