Question

Read these lines from the poem.

None can gather eternity
Into his heart and bid it stay,
Swiftly again it slips away.
The speaker’s feelings about eternity suggest a theme of —

Answer choices for the above question

the emptiness of life without love

the fleeting nature of life in general

the rewards of building a permanent home

the value of living a life of faith and service

Answer 1

Answer: The fleeting nature of life in general

Step-by-step explanation:

The second and third lines insinuate emotions and events in life are always changing, therefore none can gather eternity. The speaker’s feelings about eternity suggest a theme of the fleeting nature of life in general.