Flamingo (Poem): A Thing of Beauty · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
In "A Thing of Beauty," what does the image of an "endless fountain of immortal drink" most strongly suggest?
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In "A Thing of Beauty," what does the image of an "endless fountain of immortal drink" most strongly suggest?
- A.Beauty is a material possession that belongs only to the wealthy.
- B.Beauty is a continuously renewing, almost divine source of spiritual nourishment.Correct answer
- C.Natural fountains are more useful than works of art.
- D.Human beings can achieve physical immortality through nature.
Solution
The fountain is a metaphor for the inexhaustible power of beauty. The word "immortal" gives beauty a divine quality, suggesting that it continually refreshes and nourishes the human spirit.
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