Question

How does Shelley describe the skylark in the opening stanza?

• A. As a simple bird
• B. As a symbol of death
• C. As a “blithe spirit”
• D. As a stormy creature

Answer 1

Answer:

C. As a “blithe spirit”

Shelley calls the skylark a "blithe Spirit", suggesting it's more than a bird—it represents joy, inspiration, and spiritual freedom. This sets the tone for the poem, which treats the bird as a divine, transcendent being.