Question

question 4: what is the best way to describe how the poet presents the poem? a he begins optimistically and ends with a sad prediction. b he cautiously contrasts londons success to others failures. c he consistently uses patriotism to make his city appear mighty. d he describes his hometown negatively and unapologetically. 25. 26. from out corruption of their woe 27. springs this bright flower that charms us so, 28. men die and rot deep out of sight 29. to keep this jungle - flower bright. 30. 31. paris and london, world - flowers twain 32. wherewith the world - tree blooms again, 33. since time has gathered babylon, 34. and withered rome still withers on. 35. ah, london! london! our delight, 36. 37. for you, too, the eternal night. 38. and circe paris has no charm 39. to stay times unrelenting arm. 40. 41. time and his moths shall eat up all 42. your chiming towers proud and tall

Explanation:

The poem starts with a bright - charming flower emerging from woe, which seems optimistic. Later, it mentions that Time will consume everything, including the proud and tall chiming towers of London, which is a sad prediction.

Answer:

A. He begins optimistically and ends with a sad prediction