Easter Wings by George Herbert Lord, who createdst man in wealth and store, Though foolishly he lost the same, Decaying more and more, Till he became Most poore: With thee O let me rise As larks, harmoniously, And sing this day thy victories: Then shall the fall further the flight in me. My tender age in sorrow did beginne And still with sicknesses and shame. Thou didst so punish sinne, That I became Most thinne. With thee Let me combine, And feel thy victorie: For, if I imp my wing on thine, Affliction shall advance the flight in me. 2 Select the correct answer. What does the structure of the poem as the outspread wings of a flying bird convey? A. the idea of victory in the second stanza of the poem B. the poet's wish to rise from the fallen state of humanity C. the overwhelming beauty of nature D. the effect of harmonious flight of birds

In the poem Easter Wings written by George Herbert Lord, the poet uses the structure of the poem to express his wish to outspread wings and rise from the fallen state of humanity.

The author states that he doesn't want to be like the rest of the society, that he opts for a change, to become a better person and to save his soul from the decaying society, full of sickness and shame. He also considers that his change will help him to save humanity and change that sad perspective of the world.

lev216 lev216 · Answer 2 · 2020-12-07T18:28:48+01:00

lev216 lev216

07-12-2020

Answer:

The correct answer is B: the poet's wish to rise from the fallen state of humanity.

Explanation:

Answer Link