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What is the significance of the "eye coins" and "spinal discs" found in the ashes?

AThey represent the wealth and prosperity of the deceased

BThey symbolize the remnants of life and the inevitability of death

CThese items signify the journey of the soul after death

DThey illustrate the theme of love and loss in the poem

Answer:

B. They symbolize the remnants of life and the inevitability of death

Read Explanation:

  • The "eye coins" and "spinal discs" in the ashes are symbolic remnants of the father’s life.

  • They represent the physical parts of his body left behind after death, reflecting the inevitability and finality of death.

  • These objects also underscore the transient and impermanent nature of life, as even the most significant aspects of a person eventually disintegrate.


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