Question

read the stanza from \monets waterlilies\ by robert hayden.
o light beheld as through refracting tears.
here is the aura of that world
each of us has lost.
here is the shadow of its joy.
how does the imagery in the stanza contribute to the poems overall meaning?
it illustrates tears as being soothing.
it illustrates a sense of misfortune.
it illustrates faith in humankind.
it illustrates the beauty of nature.

Explanation:

The stanza mentions "each of us has lost", which implies a sense of misfortune. The other options are not supported by the text. "Tears" are not described as soothing; there is no mention of faith in humankind; and while there is light imagery, it's more about loss (shadow of its joy) rather than just the beauty of nature.

Answer:

It illustrates a sense of misfortune.