Question

in rita dove's "daystar", the repetition of the word nothing in the final lines are offered by the poet in order to

A. Emphasize the nagging sounds of her children and husband.
B. Give a sense of the woman's wistful longing for freedom.
C. Create a mood of joy and relaxation in the speaker's home.
D. Show that the woman feels she has no purpose in life.

Answer 1

The answer is option B: Give a sense of the woman's wistful longing for freedom.

In the poem "DayStar," the author Rita Dove makes reference to the woman's both desire for freedom and the dullness of her repetitive and pointless life. The woman feels trapped in her role as a mother and wife, and the only time she has for herself is when she closes her eyes for an hour in bed and imagines a life without chores and responsibilities.