Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.
Why does Emerson capitalize "Time" and "Nature" in these lines?
Question 3 options:
To make the poem look more formal
They are proper nouns like the names of cities
To emphasize their importance as powerful forces
They are the names of characters in the poem
1 answer
Emerson capitalizes "Time" and "Nature" in these lines to emphasize their importance as powerful forces. By treating them as significant entities, he underscores their roles in shaping human experience, existence, and the legacy of the heroes being honored in the poem. Thus, the correct answer is:
To emphasize their importance as powerful forces.
