Question

In "Ode on a Grecian Urn," what does the phrase “forest branches and the trodden weed” evoke in line 43?

• A. The urn’s creation from natural materials
• B. Nature scenes depicted on the urn
• C. Images of a funeral procession
• D. The fleeting nature of life and beauty

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Nature scenes depicted on the urn

• In line 43 of "Ode on a Grecian Urn," the phrase “forest branches and the trodden weed” refers to the natural imagery carved or painted onto the urn.

• It evokes a rural, pastoral setting—trees, underbrush, and paths worn by footsteps—all part of the frozen moment in the urn’s art.

• This reinforces the urn’s role in capturing and preserving scenes from nature and human life.