Question

What does "mindful of th' unhonour'd Dead" imply about the speaker’s attitude?

• A. He acknowledges and respects those who died without recognition
• B. He believes the deceased deserve criticism for their lack of honor
• C. He is indifferent to the feelings of the deceased
• D. He is ashamed of his own achievements in comparison to the deceased

Answer 1

Answer:

A. He acknowledges and respects those who died without recognition

• The phrase "mindful of th' unhonour'd Dead" suggests that the speaker is aware of and pays tribute to those who passed away without fame or acknowledgment.

• This aligns with the poem’s overall theme of honoring the lives of ordinary people who were not celebrated in history but still lived meaningful lives.