Question

how does the speakers use of the phrase \vainly pry\ in line 31 contribute to the meaning of the poem? by showing the speakers concerns about the sanctity of the written word by showing the speakers inability to learn the true nature of the package by showing that the package would be too heavy for the speaker to lift by showing the ways in which the speaker is more concerned with himself

Explanation:

The word "vainly" implies an unsuccessful attempt. "Pry" suggests trying to discover or uncover something. So, it indicates the speaker's failed effort to learn something, likely about a package as per the context - related options.

Answer:

B. by showing the speaker's inability to learn the true nature of the package