Question

What is the poem’s overall attitude toward ordinary lives?

• A. It dismisses them as unimportant and mundane
• B. It suggests they are filled with despair and struggle
• C. It celebrates their simplicity and value
• D. It portrays them as inherently flawed and chaotic

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It celebrates their simplicity and value

• The poem honors and celebrates the lives of ordinary people, showing that their existence is meaningful even if they are not famous or powerful.

• The speaker suggests that anonymity can be peaceful and fulfilling, unlike the struggles that often come with wealth and status.

• Rather than dismissing these lives as insignificant, the poem recognizes their dignity, hard work, and emotional depth.