Question

Which lines from the poem support the theme: "once I have known / The joy that could have touched a heart of stone"

a) "One day in Kyiv I heard a great church bell to / Crying a strange farewell."
b) "From the long waters sorrowfully strong, / Came to the last echoes of the River Song!"
c) "Here in this alien crowd I walk apart / Clasping remembered beauty to my heart!"
d) None of these

Answer 1

The line "Here in this alien crowd I walk apart / Clasping remembered beauty to my heart!" best reflects the theme of profound emotional experiences capable of touching a heart of stone.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the provided selections and the themes of emotions such as joy, grief, and strong feelings amidst memories, the line that best supports the theme "once I have known / The joy that could have touched a heart of stone" is c) "Here in this alien crowd I walk apart / Clasping remembered beauty to my heart!". This line encapsulates the idea of clinging to a poignant memory that holds the power to move one deeply, akin to the theme of an experience so profound it could affect even the hardest of hearts.