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?
o it illustrates tears as being soothing.
o it illustrates a sense of misfortune.
o it illustrates faith in humankind.
o it illustrates the beauty of nature.

Explanation:

The phrase "light beheld as through refracting tears" creates an image of tears acting as a prism, softening and perhaps beautifying the light. This imagery of tears being soothing (like a refracting medium that makes the light more bearable or even beautiful) aligns with the idea that tears can have a calming or comforting effect. The other options: There's no clear indication of nature's beauty (no elements of nature described in a praising way), no faith in humankind (no mention of human qualities or actions showing faith), and no sense of misfortune (the focus is on the tear - light interaction rather than a negative event).

Answer:

It illustrates tears as being soothing.