These lines are from Herbert's 'Redemption' The poem uses an extended metaphor and is allegorical in nature. It is also a parable - a parable of tenants. At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth Of theeves and murderers: there I him espied, Who straight, Your suit is granted, said & died. Identify the best possible inference and generalisation of the poem:
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A.
A request that the pay less rent for the land he has taken the landlord
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B.
A plea that he be allowed to make fewer sacrifices to be ' redeemed' - that his soul be saved
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C.
An appeal that he be allowed to punish his body less for the purification of his soul
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D.
A prayer that he be allowed to change the rental terms in a new contract
Correct Answer:
B. A plea that he be allowed to make fewer sacrifices to be ' redeemed' - that his soul be saved
Explanation:
The best possible inference and generalisation of the poem is : A plea that he be allowed to make fewer sacrifices to be 'redeemed' - that his soul be saved. Hence, option (b) is correct.
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