Question

In the poem, “clear stream of reason” is contrasted with:

• A. The vast ocean of knowledge
• B. The dreary desert sand of dead habit
• C. The mountains of ignorance
• D. The storm of emotions

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The dreary desert sand of dead habit

The clear stream of reason is a metaphor for rationality, contrasted with the dead, unproductive habits symbolized by the desert.