Based on the rest of the poem, the speaker will be a "conqueror" in spite of experiencing defeat 1. by maintaining a feeling of peace. The poem emphasizes a sense of inner strength and calmness in the face of adversity, suggesting that the speaker approaches challenges with serenity, regardless of the outcomes.
The storms that break and sweep about my feet,
The winds that blow and tear, the rains that fall,
Shall not the courage of my soul appall;
I shall be conqueror, tho' sore defeat
O'erwhelm the outbound keels of all my fleet
Of dreams; tho' not one tattered sail, but all
Go down mid sea; with heart serene, I'll greet
The worst or best, the stronger for the squall.
(from "Serenity" by Charles Bertram Johnson)
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?
Answer options with 4 options
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
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