Question

1. part a: which statement best expresses the theme of this poem?

a. love can be a destructive force.
b. true love is inexplicable and boundless.
c. when you are in love, you dont need anyone or anything else.
d. love is always beautiful and positive.
from 100 love sonnets: cien sonetos de amor by pablo neruda. copyright © 1986 by
tapestry. copyright © pablo neruda 1959 and ludovico pablo neruda. copyright © 1986 by the
university of texas press. by permission of the publisher.
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Explanation:

The poem expresses a deep - seated, unconditional love that is without pride or complexity, spanning from hidden emotions to a close physical and emotional connection. It implies that true love is beyond explanation and has no boundaries. Option A is too narrow as it only focuses on love as a "destructive force" which is not the main theme. Option C is an over - simplification as the poem is more about the nature of love itself rather than the lack of need for others. Option D is incorrect as the poem has a more nuanced view of love rather than just being always beautiful and positive.

Answer:

B. True love is inexplicable and boundless