Read these lines from the poem and answer the question.
<em>My hand draws back. I often sigh still
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<em>for the dark downward and vegetating kingdom
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<em>of the fish and reptile.
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Question: What theme does Lowell imply with these lines?
Options:
- 1) Love of nature
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- 2) Fear of death
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- 3) Regret for what no longer exists.
- 4) Longing for light and beauty.
Answer: The correct answer is option: <u>3) Regret for what no longer exists.
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Explanation: The poem presented above is called ''For the Union Dead'' written by Robert Lowell. In the following lines:<em> ''My hand draws back. I often sigh still for the dark downward and vegetating kingdom of the fish and reptile,''</em> the speaker admits that he daydreams of the past when he would visit The South Boston Aquarium. It had been so neglected that there were no more fish in it.