How does the phrase "It created feasts and famines, songs of joy, lamentations" develop the meaning of the poem? (Stanza 4)

A. It reveals that money makes humans long for the past.
B. It reveals how money is necessary for humans to advance.
C. It reveals how money can both provide and ultimately destroy.
D. It reveals that money is beneficial for both humans and nature.

1 answer

The phrase "It created feasts and famines, songs of joy, lamentations" suggests a duality in the impact of money. It indicates that money has the power to bring both prosperity (feasts and joy) and hardship (famines and lamentations). This contrast highlights the complexity of human experiences and the consequences of wealth or lack thereof.

Therefore, the answer that best fits this interpretation is:

C. It reveals how money can both provide and ultimately destroy.