Question

the crocuss soliloquy by h.f. gould
a crocus is a flowering plant in the iris family, its blooming often signals the start of spring.
down in my solitude under the snow,
where nothing cheering can reach me;
here, without light to see how to grow,
ill trust to nature to teach me.
i will not despair, nor be idle, nor frown,
locked in so gloomy a dwelling;
my leaves shall run up, and my roots shall run down,
while the bud in my bosom is swelling.
soon as the frost will get out of my bed,
from this cold dungeon to free me,
i will peep up with my little bright head;
all will be joyful to see me.
then from my heart will young petals diverge,
like rays of the sun from their focus;
then from the darkness of earth will emerge
a happy and beautiful crocus.
finally arrayed in my yellow and green,
where there snow - flakes have been,
what a glad sight i shall be
to every one that looks on me.
what is the impact of lines 9 - 12 on the meaning of the poem?
o they warn the reader about the dangers of nature.
o they encourage the reader to smile through pain.
o they describe the crocuss overwhelming plea to be released from prison.
o they highlight the crocuss positive attitude in a discouraging situation.

Explanation:

Lines 9 - 12 show the crocus longing to be free from its cold - like prison (under the snow) and expressing eagerness to emerge and be joyful. It reflects a positive attitude despite being in a discouraging situation of being locked under the snow.

Answer:

They highlight the crocus's positive attitude in a discouraging situation.