Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The Bravest — grope a little — And sometimes hit a Tree Directly in the Forehead – In the poem “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark,” the lines can best be understood to describe _____.
how we struggle for knowledge
how we are inherently clumsy
how we are easily frustrated
how we are prone to misunderstanding

Answer 1

how we are inherently clumsy

Answer 2

Answer:

The lines can best be understood to describe how we struggle for knowledge

Explanation:

Darkness in this poem could be a metaphor for uncertainty, so if people get hits and bruises on their way to know who's there in the dark, that means that people, in reality, has to pass through a lot of harsh situations in order to get the knowledge not only of what it's beyond their sight but also to learn how to deal with uncertainty.