Question

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

• A. Envy
• B. Contempt
• C. Fear
• D. Hatred

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Envy

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.