Question

1. what theme is common to \the chambered nautilus\ and \the trailing arbutus\?

nature is savage and heartless.
a human life is meaningless without the natural world.
a human life is worth more than other lives in nature.
nature can reveal spiritual truths.

Explanation:

• "The Chambered Nautilus" by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. uses the nautilus shell as a metaphor for spiritual growth and the pursuit of higher truths.
• "The Trailing Arbutus" by Celia Thaxter describes the beauty of the arbutus flower and how nature can inspire and reveal deeper meanings.
• Both poems suggest that nature has a spiritual dimension and can offer insights.

Answer:

Nature can reveal spiritual truths.