Question

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

• A. They represent the wealth and prosperity of the deceased
• B. They symbolize the remnants of life and the inevitability of death
• C. These items signify the journey of the soul after death
• D. They illustrate the theme of love and loss in the poem

Answer 1

Answer:

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

• 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.