In the context of the stanza from "Invictus," the word "bludgeonings" refers to "beatings." The imagery suggests harsh, forceful experiences or challenges that the speaker has faced. Therefore, the correct response is:
beatings
Read this stanza from "Invictus":
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Question
What does the word bludgeonings mean in this stanza?
Responses
victories
victories
opportunities
opportunities
beatings
beatings
deceptions
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