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What emotion does Shelley primarily express towards the skylark in Part 5?

AEnvy

BContempt

CFear

DHatred

Answer:

A. Envy

Read Explanation:

Shelley expresses envy of the skylark’s untroubled existence. While humans are burdened with regrets, fears, and the shadow of death, the skylark sings with pure joy. The poet admires and envies this freedom from care and suffering, which he believes humans can never truly attain.


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