Question

The speaker's recognition of the urn as a “friend to man” in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" suggests:

• A. That art can offer emotional support and insight
• B. That the urn is literally a companion to the speaker
• C. That the speaker is anthropomorphizing the urn to create a personal connection
• D. That the urn is a symbol of the speaker's own mortality

Answer 1

Answer:

A. That art can offer emotional support and insight

• In "Ode on a Grecian Urn," when the speaker refers to the urn as a “friend to man,” it reflects the idea that art has enduring value. Even though the urn cannot change or speak in a literal sense, it outlives generations and continues to offer reflection, comfort, and philosophical insight.

• This recognition suggests that the urn—and by extension, art—can be a source of emotional and intellectual support across time.