Question

The speaker in Sonnet VII by John Milton reflects on the occasion of his birthday. Judging from the image in these lines, how does the speaker view this occasion?

A He feels stressed about his youth.
B He feels harassed by a thief.
C He feels encouraged about his age.
D He feels cheated by time.

Answer 1

I think the answer is C

Answer 2

D He feels cheated by time.

The entire poem talks about how he feels cheated by time. He says, "How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth, Stol'n on his wing my three-and-twentieth year!" This line specifically calls time a thief that cheats him. He finishes the poem talking about how Time, "and the will of Heav'n" leads him on towards death.