Which best describes the function of the motif of falling leaves in Gerard Manley Hopkins's poem "Spring and Fall: To a Young Child"?

A.
to represent the innocence of youth

B.
to suggest that spring will soon return

C.
to bring to mind the beauty of autumn

D.
to reinforce the idea that everything must die

Question

Which best describes the function of the motif of falling leaves in Gerard Manley Hopkins's poem "Spring and Fall: To a Young Child"?	
 
 A.
to represent the innocence of youth
 
 B.
to suggest that spring will soon return
 
 C.
to bring to mind the beauty of autumn
 
 D.
to reinforce the idea that everything must die

anonymous · Answer

I would say A. to represent the innocence of youth