Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

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Answer choices for the above question

A. “... straining after the food that was alive and that fled swiftly before him through the moonlight. He was sounding the deeps of his nature, and of the parts of his nature that were deeper than he, going back into the womb of Time.”

B. “This ecstasy, this forgetfulness of living, comes to the artist, caught up and out of himself in a sheet of flame”

C. “He worked faithfully in the harness, for the toil had become a delight to him; yet it was a greater delight slyly to precipitate a fight amongst his mates and tangle the traces.”

D. “And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive.”

Answer 1

To determine which sentence most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5, it's essential to understand the context and main themes of the text. Without knowing the specific question you're trying to answer, I can analyze the answer choices based on themes they convey:

A. This sentence reflects a deeper exploration of instincts and the essence of being, suggesting a connection to nature and primal urges.

B. This emphasizes the transformative experience of the artist, highlighting moments of intense inspiration and creativity.

C. This focuses on the joy of work and the complexity of social interactions among peers, mixing labor and play.

D. This illustrates a paradox where intense joy and awareness of life are intertwined with a state of forgetfulness about being alive, indicating a moment of profound experience.

Among these, D seems to encapsulate the idea of living fully while simultaneously experiencing a forgetfulness of existence, aligning with themes of existential reflection and deep emotional experience. This could strongly support the answers that involve ecstasy or deep consciousness about life.

However, if the question pertains specifically to the role of ecstasy in art or creation, then B might be more relevant. Please provide more context or the specific content of Question 5 for a more accurate response.