Which of the following images in Arthur Rimbaud's poem "Eternity" undermines the idea that eternity is something fixed and permanent ?
Correct answer: B. The image of the sun reflected on the sea
- A. The image of a sentinel
- B. The image of the sun reflected on the sea
- C. The image of a quest for knowledge
- D. The image of satiny embers
Explanation
The sun reflected on the sea is constantly shifting and dependent on changing natural conditions, so it contradicts the notion of eternity as rigidly fixed. The image therefore presents eternity as a dynamic merging rather than a permanent object.
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