Question

celestial choir, enthrond in realms of light, columbias scenes of glorious toils i write. while freedoms cause her anxious breast alarms, she flashes dreadful in refulgent arms. see mother earth her offsprings fate bemoan, and nations gaze at scenes before unknown; see the bright beams of heavens revolving light, involved in sorrows and the veil of night! the goddess comes, she moves divinely fair, olive and laurel bind her golden hair: wherever shines this native of the skies, unnumberd charms and recent graces rise. general george washington at trenton by john trumbull is in the public domain. in this poem, the goddess is used to symbolize... question 1 of 4 guiding questions incorrect answer - try again! a general washingtons leadership. b britain during the revolutionary war. c general washingtons military career. d the american colonies during the revolutionary war.

Explanation:

The poem likely uses the Goddess as a symbol of a higher - power or an ideal representing justice, liberty, etc. associated with the American cause during the Revolutionary War. Symbols in literature often represent abstract concepts or larger - than - life ideas related to the theme of the work. Here, the Goddess can be seen as symbolizing the guiding force behind General Washington's leadership and the American colonies' fight for freedom.

Answer:

General Washington's leadership and the American colonies during the Revolutionary War.