An awful tempest mashed the air
Emily Dickinson
An awful tempest mashed the air,
The clouds were gaunt and few;
A Black, as of a spectre's cloak,
Hid heaven and earth from view.
The creatures chuckled on the roofs5
And whistled in the air,
And shook their fists and gnashed their teeth,
And swung their frenzied hair.
The morning lit, the birds arose;
The monster's faded eyes10
Turned slowly to his native coast,
And peace was Paradise!
The theme of this poem is best expressed by the following statement:
Responses
A Generosity is pure.Generosity is pure.
B Bad times only last a little while.Bad times only last a little while.
C Emotion can be overwhelming at times.Emotion can be overwhelming at times.
D In the end, evil always wins out.
1 answer
C Emotion can be overwhelming at times.
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