Question

Which lines in this excerpt from William Cullen Bryant's "Thanatopsis" best indicate the theme of the poem?

Answer 1

A. So live, that when thy summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan
B. To that mysterious realm, where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
C. Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon,
D. sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,
E. lies down to pleasant dreams.

Answer 2

Here's the story- So live, that when thy summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan, which moves
To that mysterious realm, where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

Answer 3

@shades103 @logicwouldsay @RCCB @Abstract_Undercover

Answer 4

It's most likely C.

Answer 5

Thank you so, so much!

Answer 6

np :)

Answer 7

@beautifultragedy333 @DrummerGirl14

Answer 8

i agree with @logicwouldsay

Answer 9

There has to be two answers

Answer 10

@PokemonFan40

Answer 11

logic it says "lines" which on Plato means more than one answer

Answer 12

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