Question

invictus william ernest henley out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from pole to pole, i thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. in the fell clutch of circumstance i have not winced nor cried aloud. under the bludgeonings of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed. beyond this place of wrath and tears looms but the horror of the shade, and yet the menace of the years finds and shall find me unafraid. it matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, i am the master of my fate: i am the captain of my soul. what theme is conveyed in this poem? a the poem addresses the theme of the inevitability of death. b the poem addresses the theme of the power of being invincible. c the poem addresses the theme of the many exciting mysteries of night and darkness. d the poem addresses the theme of the strength of will necessary to survive severe tests of life.

Explanation:

To determine the theme, we analyze the poem's lines. Phrases like "I am the captain of my soul", "Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul" and "Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed" suggest resilience and the power of an unconquerable spirit. Option B states "The poem addresses the theme of the power of being invincible", which aligns with the idea of an unconquerable soul and resilience in the face of hardships. Option A is about mortality of death (not supported), C about mysteries of night (not the focus), D about strength to survive (the poem emphasizes an unconquerable soul, more about inner power than just survival strength). So B is the best fit.

Answer:

B. The poem addresses the theme of the power of being invincible