Question

In Donne's sonnet, what does the phrase "one short sleep past" mean?

a. Death is unavoidable.
b. Death is more permanent than sleep.
c. Death comes sooner than expected.
d. Death, like a nap, isn't permanent.

Answer 1

d. death, like a nap, isn’t permanent

Answer 2

The correct answer is

d. Death, like a nap, isn't permanent.

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