Question

What is the best expression of the theme of Emily Dickinson's poem "Fame Is a Bee"?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Fame is attractive, but it can hurt and does not last.
Bees are attractive in that they produce honey and are generally quite important in the ecosystems of the world. However, they can sting people which of course makes it hurt, and once they do that, they die, meaning their lives are very short. This is similar to fame - in the beginning, everything is wonderful, but then famous people tend to hurt others and get hurt themselves, and their fame is ultimately fleeting.