Which of the following lines from "I Look into My Glass" best represents Hardy's use of realism in his poetry?

Question

Question options:

A)

"With throbbings of noontide"

B)

"By hearts grown cold to me"

C)

"And view my wasting skin"

D)

"Could lonely wait my endless rest"

Answer 1

The line that best represents Hardy's use of realism in his poetry is:

C) "And view my wasting skin"

This line reflects a realistic and poignant acknowledgment of aging and mortality, themes that Hardy often explores in his work. The stark imagery of "wasting skin" conveys the physical reality of aging, which is a hallmark of realism.