Question

. In the context of "Ode on a Grecian Urn," what does the phrase “in midst of other woe” imply?

• A. The urn only depicts scenes of joy and celebration
• B. Human suffering is constant across generations
• C. The speaker is immune to human suffering
• D. Art provides only temporary relief from sorrow

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Human suffering is constant across generations

• In "Ode on a Grecian Urn," the phrase “in midst of other woe” (line 47) reflects the speaker’s awareness that while the grief of their own generation will eventually pass, future generations will face their own sorrows.

• The urn, enduring through time, stands as a witness to the unending cycle of human suffering, making its message relevant not just now, but always.

• This reinforces the poem’s meditation on mortality, permanence, and the role of art.