Question

Based on the excerpt from Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," what does the Oracle symbolize?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is A because

Explanation:

In the poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," Lawrence Ferlinghetti addresses the mythological figure of ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi, also known as the Sybil. The Sybil had the power to receive prophecy from the gods and pass it to mortals. These prophecies were often cryptic, but they were considered wise guidance. By addressing a mythological figure, Ferlinghetti connects the concept of the Sybil with the personification of art. He suggests that only art can awaken people from their corporate-induced conformity. By asking for guidance, he also creates the idea of a wiser "Golden Age" of ancient Greece, which he contrasts with the superficial, degraded modern age.