Question

so, well go no more a roving
so late into the night,
though the heart be still as loving,
and the moon be still as bright.

for the sword outwears its sheath,
and the soul wears out the breast,
and the heart must pause to breathe,
and love itself have rest.

though the night was made for loving,
and the day returns too soon,
yet well go no more a roving
by the light of the moon.

1. which line in the poem best represents the romantic fascination with nature?

a. \and the moon be still as bright.\

b. \for the sword outwears its sheath,\

c. \and the soul wears out the breast,\

d. \and love itself have rest.\

1. how does the poem capture the romantic periods emphasis on individual experience?

a. by emphasizing the importance of public life and shared experiences

b. by focusing on emotions and the individuals relationship to nature

c. by highlighting the power of scientific discovery

d. by discussing social and political issues

Explanation:

Question 1:

To determine which line represents Romantic fascination with nature, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "And the moon be still as bright" refers to the moon (a natural element), showing admiration for nature's beauty, consistent with Romanticism's focus on nature.
• Option b: "For the sword outwears its sheath" is about a sword (man - made), not nature.
• Option c: "And the soul wears out the breast" focuses on the soul (internal, not nature - related).
• Option d: "And love itself have rest" focuses on love (emotional, not nature - related).

Question 2:

To find how the poem captures Romantic emphasis on individual experience:

• Option a: Emphasizing public life and shared experiences is opposite to Romantic focus on individual experience.
• Option b: Romanticism emphasizes emotions and the individual's relationship with nature. The poem's focus on the heart, love, and nature (like the moon) aligns with this, as it explores personal emotions and nature's role in the individual's experience.
• Option c: Highlighting scientific discovery is not a Romantic focus (Romanticism reacted against scientific rationality).
• Option d: Discussing social and political issues is more characteristic of other literary movements (e.g., Realism, Victorian), not Romanticism's focus on the individual.

Answer:

1. a. "And the moon be still as bright."
2. b. By focusing on emotions and the individual’s relationship to nature