Grateful that he brought my people

Question

To the land of silence vast
Taught them arts of peace and ended
All their wanderings of the past. (line 37–40)
How does the author’s use of the words peace and wanderings provide the reader with a sense of place?

Answer choices for the above question

At one point, her people were nomads who had to defend themselves in the desert.

The narrator’s people were unsettled, but have since found a permanent home in the desert.

The narrator’s people had a violent history in the desert that she would rather not remember.

Her people looked to a divine power for help, and with sacrifice, their prayers were answered.

Answer 1

The most fitting answer choice is:

Her people looked to a divine power for help, and with sacrifice, their prayers were answered.

This choice aligns with the themes of peace and an end to wanderings, suggesting that the people sought divine assistance to find a stable place after their past uncertainties. The terms "peace" and "wanderings" imply a transition from a chaotic or unsettled existence to one of tranquility and stability, typically associated with the fulfillment of spiritual or communal aspirations.