Question

In the rose simile (Lines 51–55), what does the “too much sweet” suggest about beauty or art?

• A. It can be overbearing and dangerous
• B. It must be limited to be appreciated
• C. It is intoxicating and overwhelming
• D. It is rarely noticed by others

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is intoxicating and overwhelming

The rose’s scent makes bees “faint with too much sweet,” suggesting that natural beauty (and the skylark’s song) is so powerful it can overwhelm the senses​.