Question

select the correct answer. in this excerpt from the poem thanatopsis by william cullen bryant, what is the meaning of the word swain? a. a young vineyard worker b. a young boy who hunts wild animals c. a young shepherd or country boy d. a very unpleasant person

Explanation:

In the context of the poem "Thanatopsis", the word "swain" typically refers to a young shepherd or country - boy. It is a pastoral term often used in poetry to denote a rustic or rural youth.

Answer:

C. a young shepherd or country boy