"Hurricane" by Mary Oliver prior to answering the following questions

The poet most likely repeats the words "The back of the hand to everything" to — (1 point)
Responses

demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
express a feeling of surprise about the way the speaker's life turned out differently than expected.
express a feeling of surprise about the way the speaker's life turned out differently than expected.
show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.

1 answer

The poet most likely repeats the words "The back of the hand to everything" to —

demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.

This interpretation suggests a resilience and defiance in both nature and the speaker's response to challenges, emphasizing a sense of strength in the face of adversity.