Question

What does Yeats use as a symbol of abundance and fertility in 'A Prayer for My Daughter'?

• A. A river
• B. A tree
• C. A horn of plenty
• D. A shield

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A horn of plenty

Yeats uses the image of a 'horn of plenty' to wish his daughter a life filled with prosperity, grace, and wisdom. The horn of plenty, also known as a cornucopia, is a symbol of abundance and fertility, representing his hopes for a prosperous and fulfilling life for his daughter, in contrast to the perceived chaos and decline of the modern world.