Question
This excerpt is from the poem.
"I shall be conqueror, tho' sore defeat O'erwhelm the outbound keels of all my fleet Of dreams" (Lines 4-6)
Based on the rest of the poem, how will the speaker be a
"conqueror" in spite of experiencing defeat?
• 1. by maintaining a feeling of peace
• 2. by pursuing only truly important goals
• 3. by fighting back with all possible strength
• 4. by being proud of other accomplishments
"I shall be conqueror, tho' sore defeat O'erwhelm the outbound keels of all my fleet Of dreams" (Lines 4-6)
Based on the rest of the poem, how will the speaker be a
"conqueror" in spite of experiencing defeat?
• 1. by maintaining a feeling of peace
• 2. by pursuing only truly important goals
• 3. by fighting back with all possible strength
• 4. by being proud of other accomplishments
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the excerpt and the context provided, the most fitting answer is:
**2. by pursuing only truly important goals.**
The speaker indicates a determination to overcome defeat and continue striving for their dreams. This suggests that the pursuit itself, and focusing on significant aspirations, can lead to a sense of victory or conquest despite experiencing setbacks.
**2. by pursuing only truly important goals.**
The speaker indicates a determination to overcome defeat and continue striving for their dreams. This suggests that the pursuit itself, and focusing on significant aspirations, can lead to a sense of victory or conquest despite experiencing setbacks.