Near the end of "Samson Agonistes," Samson has decided not to perform for attendants at a certain event when (starting with line 1381) he suddenly reverses positions and agrees to go. Why does he do this ?
Correct answer: A. He experiences some "rousing motions" which might be from God.
- A. He experiences some "rousing motions" which might be from God.
- B. Manoa convinces him to do it or the Philistines will execute Samson.
- C. The Chorus demands he stay in his prison cell and Samson reacts against them.
- D. He wishes to see Dalila one last time in the crowd.
Explanation
Samson feels sudden “rousing motions” within him and interprets them as a possible divine prompting. This inward sense of vocation leads him to reverse his earlier refusal and attend the Philistine celebration.
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