What is he not? A dream of a shadow
Is our mortal being. But when there comes to men
A gleam of splendour given of heaven,
Then rests on them a light of glory
And blessed are their days.
A.The speaker feels sadness that men are mortal and must die.
B.The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory.
C.The speaker regrets that men are not glorified all the time, as gods are.
D.The speaker feels afraid of the "dream of a shadow" that "is our mortal being."
Answer: B. The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory.
Explanation: In the given lyric ode by the ancient Greek writer Pindar that was dedicated to the winner of a contest, we can see that he makes a contrast between the features of the normal man ("A dream of a shadow is our mortal being") and the winner of the contest, who according to the speaker has been send a light of glory from heaven ("A gleam of splendour given of heaven"), in this way he shows his joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory.
its B if you're on plato
A.Summer
B.Newport
C.Newport Avenue
today he comes just wait and behold.
today we meet. today i am reborn.
what is the tone of this poem?
- powerful
-hopeful
-somber
-comical
Answer:
Hopeful.
Explanation:
Answer:
Hopeful
Explanation:
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C. Phil said, "occasionally, children are comfortable with boredom."
D. "many philosophers," Eva said, "Believe children are influential."