Question

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And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,
Our little Sexton – sings.
What is the most likely reason for the poet to oppose the phrases “tolling the Bell” and “sings” in these lines?

Answer 1

A - The poet is expressing her belief that the second, more natural option is far more desirable than the first option.

B - The poet is hinting that religious worship should be considered a gloomy and serious activity.

C - The poet is suggesting that those who worship in nature are more formal than those who worship in church.

D - The poet is contrasting her attitude about religion with her feelings about the natural world, which remains largely unappreciated.

Answer 2

@ManImStumped

Answer 3

@cwrw238

Answer 4

@nincompoop

Answer 5

@jgirl128

Answer 6

I'm thinking A, since the toll of the bell is far more harsh then the natural sound of the Sexton