Remember that personification is a technique the writers use when they give human characteristics to something nonhuman. Reread lines 32-34 of the poem and explain how Cavafy is using this technique. The poem is ithaka by C.P Cavafy I need this badly it is in the Texas springboard book 8th grade page 13-15

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Answer:

In lines 32-34, Cavafy uses personification to make Ithaka, an island to look as a person who gives and rewards one who comes to her. Cavafy makes Ithaka to look like a personality that's invaluable, indispensable and the purpose of one's journey.

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Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey.

Without her you wouldn't have set out.

She has nothing left to give you now

Explanation:

"Ithaka" is a poem by C.P. Cavafy. The poem seem to be addressed to someone who is making a journey to Ithaka. The individual is told of some of the experiences he will likely have on his journey to Ithaka. He is also advised to be focused until he gets to the island.

Here is an excerpt:

Keep Ithaka always in your mind.

Arriving there is what you’re destined for.