Question

How does the theme of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" develop as the poem moves forward?

The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.

The poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.

The poem’s overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.

The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.

Step-by-step explanation:

The poem "The Tide Rises, The Tides Falls" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow have the theme of "life and death" in it. From the very beginning the poet shares an insight that he is talking about life and death and that the life goes on after death. And in the end, we see the speaker transcending, and the life goes on.