Which element from Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" represents human suffering?A.A saint's martyrdomB.The torturer's horseC.A miracle birthD.The drowning of IcarusSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" uses Icarus's drowning as an example of which element of human nature?A.TriumphB.SufferingC.HappinessD.Boredom

In "Musée des Beaux Arts," who does Auden feel best understands human suffering?A.FarmersB.Icarus and DaedalusC.The "Old Masters"D.Poets from the past

"Musée des Beaux Arts," by W. H. Auden. Then answer the question.In addition to focusing on the same subject, how are Brueghel's painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus and Auden's poem "Musee des Beaux Arts" alike?A.Both create tension between the audience and the subject.B.Both show people focusing on everyday events while others are suffering.C.Both express a lighthearted tone through their use of light, color, and structure.D.Both have hidden religious symbolism in their words or images.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why would Auden only mention Icarus briefly in the second half of "Musée des Beaux Arts?"A.Because Auden doesn't consider the story of Icarus a good example of how to liveB.Because it puts the focus on the meaning of suffering in the reader's life instead of on Icarus's storyC.Because Auden is upset that Icarus wasn't helped by the people who saw him drownD.Because it allows readers to remember their own versions of Icarus's storySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Musée des Beaux Arts" by W. H. Auden. Then answer the question.When does Auden feel that suffering usually takes place?A.When people are doing ordinary things, such as eating or walkingB.When people are happy and doing things they enjoy, such as singing or laughingC.When people are doing something wrong, such as bullying or criticizing someoneD.When people least expect it so it comes as a complete surpriseSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS