Question

I want your laughter like the flower I was waiting for, the blue flower, the rose of my echoing country. YOUR LAUGHTER from The Captain's Verses by Pablo Neruda, copyright © 1972 by Pablo Neruda and Donald D. Walsh. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. How does this excerpt from "Your Laughter" relate to Neruda’s cultural experience? Select all that apply. It expresses pride and longing for his country. The flower functions as a symbol for his country. The laughter functions as a metaphor for patriotism. It suggests that his country is a necessary part of his life.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is A and C, otherwise known as:

It expresses pride and longing for his country.

The laughter functions as a metaphor for patriotism.