Question

question 5 of 10
in \musée des beaux arts,\ how does auden take the focus away from icaruss story and instead concentrate on the meaning of suffering in the readers life?
a. by explaining icaruss many faults and failures
b. by allowing the reader to imagine how much fun flying would be
c. by making the reader feel sorry for icarus
d. by waiting until the end of the poem to mention icarus

Explanation:

In "Musée des Beaux Arts," Auden's structure is key. By delaying the mention of Icarus until the end, he first presents broader scenes of everyday life and suffering (like the ploughman continuing his work, the ship sailing on). This shifts the focus from the myth - specific story of Icarus to the universal and ongoing nature of suffering in ordinary life.

Answer:

D. By waiting until the end of the poem to mention Icarus