Question

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in the poem \as weary pilgrim, now at rest,\ what does anne bradstreet mean by the line \and soar on high among the blest\?
by age and pains brought to decay,
and my clay house molding away
oh, how i long to be at rest
and soar on high among the blest.
a. she wishes heaven would give her strength.
b. she wants to lead a pious life and feel blessed.
c. she wants to be reunited with her dead groom.
d. she wishes to lead a saintly life while shes still alive.
e. she wants to be one of gods angels in heaven.

Explanation:

In the poem, the speaker has endured age - related decay and wishes for rest. The phrase "soar on high among the blest" implies a desire to reach a heavenly, blessed state. This aligns with the idea of wanting to be in heaven among the blessed ones, which is similar to being one of God's angels in heaven.

Answer:

E. She wants to be one of God's angels in heaven.