Question

What is represented by the “Horn of Plenty” in the poem?

• A. The goddess Athena’s weapon
• B. A symbol of abundance and blessings
• C. The Abbey Theatre
• D. The storm

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A symbol of abundance and blessings

The “Horn of Plenty” symbolizes natural abundance and blessings. Yeats laments that opinionated and vain women can squander these blessings through foolish choices, as in the case of Maud Gonne.