POEM:

INVICTUS: THE UNCONQUERABLE

Out of the night that covers me,
black as the pit from pole to pole
I thank whatever gods may be
for my unconquerable soul.

in the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud,
under the bludgeonings of chance
my head is bloody, but unbowed.

beyond this place of wrath and tears
looks but the horror of the shade,
and yet the menace of the years
finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

it matters not how strait the gate,
how charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
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1. what idea does the phrase circumstance develop based on how it is used in the poem?

a. that obstacles in life are unacceptable
b. that we are at the mercy of chance
c. that emotional turmoil is inevitable
d. that we control our lives

2.
which quotation best expresses the central message of the poem?

a. I thank whatever Gods may be / for my unconquerable soul. (stanza 1)
b. my head is bloody, but unbowed (stanza 2)
c. beyond this place of wrath and fears/looks but the horror of the shade.
d. I am the master of my fate.

3. which of the following best describes the speaker's attitude towards the future?

a. confident perseverance
b. overwhelming fear
c. eager anticipation
d. passive resignation

The phrase "circumstance" is used in the poem to describe the speaker's situation. The speaker is in a dark and hopeless place, and they feel like they are at the mercy of chance. They are not in control of their own destiny, and they are afraid of what the future holds.

2. The correct answer is: d. I am the master of my fate.

This quotation best expresses the central message of the poem, which is that the speaker is in control of their own destiny. They are not afraid of the future, and they are confident that they will overcome any obstacles that come their way.

3. The correct answer is: a. confident perseverance

The speaker's attitude towards the future is one of confident perseverance. They are not afraid of the future, and they are confident that they will overcome any obstacles that come their way. They are determined to make their own destiny, and they are not going to let anything stand in their way.

msm555 msm555 · Answer 2 · 2024-01-08T01:45:24+01:00

Answer:

1) d.

2) d.

3) a.

Explanation:

1) d. that we control our lives.

Though facing challenges ("fell clutch of circumstance"), the speaker emphasizes agency: "I am the master of my fate."

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2)d. I am the master of my fate.

This line exemplifies the poem's core: defying external forces and finding strength within.

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3) a. confident perseverance.

Despite acknowledging future fears ("menace of the years"), the speaker declares unafraid and in control, emphasizing resilience.