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The speaker of "Ode to a Nightingale" wishes to use alcohol to drink his sorrows away.

a) True
b) False

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Final answer:

The speaker in 'Ode to a Nightingale' wishes to use alcohol to escape from his sorrows.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speaker of 'Ode to a Nightingale' does express a desire to use alcohol to drink his sorrows away, so the statement is true. In the poem, the speaker longs for a 'draught of vintage' that has been aged and flavored with the essence of nature and pleasure. He hopes to escape from the weariness and sorrow of the world through alcohol, seeking a temporary release from his troubles.

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