1. How does the setting of the poem contribute to its central
theme?
O A The winding path implies that the speaker is lost, literally
and figuratively, emphasizing the theme of identity.
OB The speaker climbs a mountain path, which suggests an
upward struggle; thus, the setting underscores the central
theme of resilience in the face of adversity.
OC The misty forest setting (as well as Prejudice's strange
appearance) suggests some sort of supernatural element,
contributing to the theme of fear.
OD The poem takes place over the course of a day and ends as
the sun begins to set; thus the linear setting (a day coming
to a close) contributes to the theme of death,
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