In "The Wreck of the Hesperus," what does the name of the reef, Norman's Woe, tell readers?

A.
Other ships have been wrecked on this reef in the past.

B.
Someone named Norman own the land by the reef.

C.
A ship called the Norman makes port at that reef.

D.
The reef is a place where sailors gather to pray.

Question

In "The Wreck of the Hesperus," what does the name of the reef, Norman's Woe, tell readers?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  Other ships have been wrecked on this reef in the past.   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  Someone named Norman own the land by the reef.   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  A ship called the Norman makes port at that reef.   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  The reef is a place where sailors gather to pray.

anonymous · Answer

A. If you look at the last stanza in the Poem, you'll understand why.