Read the poem by Emily Dickinson.

Question

They dropped like Flakes—
They dropped like Stars—
Like Petals from a Rose—
When suddenly across the June
A wind with fingers—goes—

They perished in the Seamless Grass—
No eye could find the place—
But God can summon every face
On his Repealless—List.

What theme with a dual nature is found in this poem?

A.
Spring is bright and beautiful; autumn represents sadness.

B.
Objects are like people; people are not like objects.

C.
Nature is beautiful; nature is frightening.

D.
Life is temporary; life is eternal.

Answer 1

D. Life is temporary; life is eternal.