Why does the speaker in ñWhen, in disgrace with fortune and menÍs eyesî compare his feelings to those of a ""lark at break of day"" when he thinks about his beloved?

A. Although his beloved pays him no attention, he hopes that he will catch her notice if he sings like a lark.

B. His beloved belongs to a higher social class than he does, and his love for her makes him feel need to fly upward, like a lark.

C. Although the speaker is discontented, his beloved makes his spirits soar like a lark in flight."

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Halfling

3 February, 09:07

Why does the speaker in ñWhen, in disgrace with fortune and menÍs eyesî compare his feelings to those of a ""lark at break of day"" when he thinks about his beloved?

A. Although his beloved pays him no attention, he hopes that he will catch her notice if he sings like a lark.

B. His beloved belongs to a higher social class than he does, and his love for her makes him feel need to fly upward, like a lark.

C. Although the speaker is discontented, his beloved makes his spirits soar like a lark in flight."

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Joe Harvey · Answer 1

Out of the choices given, the correct statement is "Although the speaker is discontented, his beloved makes his spirits soar like a lark in flight." The correct answer is C.