Question

What does the speaker recall in the opening lines of the poem Obituary?

• A. The birth of his first child
• B. The death of his father
• C. The loss of a beloved pet
• D. An unforgettable childhood memory

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The death of his father

• The opening lines of the poem focus on the death of the speaker's father, setting the tone for the poem as it deals with themes of mortality, memory, and the fleeting nature of life.