Why would Auden only mention Icarus briefly in the second half of "Musée des Beaux Arts?"A.Because it puts the focus on the meaning of suffering in the reader's life instead of on Icarus's storyB.Because it allows readers to remember their own versions of Icarus's storyC.Because Auden is upset that Icarus wasn't helped by the people who saw him drownD.Because Auden doesn't consider the story of Icarus a good example of how to live
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Why would Auden only mention Icarus briefly in the second half of "Musée des Beaux Arts?"A.Because it puts the focus on the meaning of suffering in the reader's life instead of on Icarus's storyB.Because it allows readers to remember their own versions of Icarus's storyC.Because Auden is upset that Icarus wasn't helped by the people who saw him drownD.Because Auden doesn't consider the story of Icarus a good example of how to live
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The reason Auden only briefly mentions Icarus in the second half of "Musée des Beaux Arts" is A. Because it puts the focus on the meaning of suffering in the reader's life instead of on Icarus's story.
In the poem, Auden uses the story of Icarus as a metaphor to explore the theme of human suffering and indifference. By only briefly mentioning Icarus, Auden emphasizes that while tragedies like Icarus's fall occur, life goes on around them, often indifferent to individual suffering. This allows the reader to reflect on their own experiences and the broader human condition.
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