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What is the central theme of the poem 'On His Blindness'?
What is the central theme of the poem 'On His Blindness'?
- The poet's frustration and sadness at becoming blind (correct)
- The poet's joy in serving God with his poetry
- The poet's anger towards God for making him blind
- The poet's struggle with writer's block
What does the poet feel when he thinks of his poetic talent lying useless?
What does the poet feel when he thinks of his poetic talent lying useless?
- Frustration (correct)
- Joy
- Indifference
- Contentment
When did Milton become blind?
When did Milton become blind?
- At the age of 44 (correct)
- At the age of 35
- At the age of 50
- At the age of 60
What is the central theme of the sonnet described in the text?
What is the central theme of the sonnet described in the text?
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What does the poet feel about his talent for writing poetry?
What does the poet feel about his talent for writing poetry?
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What shift does the poem signal?
What shift does the poem signal?
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What does Milton conclude about serving God at the end of the sonnet?
What does Milton conclude about serving God at the end of the sonnet?
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What does Milton realize about complaining against the will of God?
What does Milton realize about complaining against the will of God?
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How does Milton resolve his initial impatience with his blindness?
How does Milton resolve his initial impatience with his blindness?
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What does the phrase 'stand and wait' symbolize in the context of the sonnet?
What does the phrase 'stand and wait' symbolize in the context of the sonnet?
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