Question

What does the speaker imagine about himself in the epitaph?

• A. That he was a renowned scholar who achieved great wealth and success
• B. That he was an uneducated man who died without fame or fortune
• C. That he was a heroic figure who sacrificed his life for a noble cause
• D. That he was a famous artist celebrated for his contributions to culture

Answer 1

Answer:

B. That he was an uneducated man who died without fame or fortune

• In the epitaph at the end of the poem, the speaker imagines himself as an unknown, uneducated man who lived and died without wealth, power, or fame.

• Despite this, he remained sincere and uncorrupted by ambition or material success. While he experienced melancholy, he also found a sense of peace in his anonymity, free from the burdens and struggles of public life.

• The poem ultimately suggests that a quiet, simple life can be just as meaningful as a famous one.