Question

Which famous symbol appears frequently in Yeats's poetry, representing cyclical patterns of history and spiritual rebirth?

• A. The Rose
• B. The Tower
• C. The Swan
• D. The Lake Isle

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Tower

The Tower is a recurring symbol in Yeats's poetry, often representing the cyclical nature of history, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the potential for spiritual rebirth. He even purchased a Norman tower called Thoor Ballylee, which became his home and a source of inspiration.