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"Landscape with the Fall of Icarus," by William Carlos Williams. Then answer the question.William Carlos Williams based his poem "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" on a painting by Pieter Brueghel. Which elements from the painting did he include in his poem?A.Ship sailingB.Wax meltingC.Farmer working in his fieldD.Animals wandering

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"Landscape with the Fall of Icarus," by William Carlos Williams. Then answer the question.William Carlos Williams based his poem "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" on a painting by Pieter Brueghel. Which elements from the painting did he include in his poem?A.Ship sailingB.Wax meltingC.Farmer working in his fieldD.Animals wandering

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The poem "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" by William Carlos Williams includes several elements from Pieter Brueghel's painting. These elements are:

A. Ship sailing - The poem mentions a ship that "sailed calmly on" even as Icarus fell from the sky, reflecting the indifference of the world to individual human tragedy.

C. Farmer working in his field - The poem also describes a farmer ploughing his field, another symbol of the world's indifference to Icarus's fall.

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