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What is the central theme of 'On His Blindness'?
What is the central theme of 'On His Blindness'?
- The frustration of not being able to fulfill one's duties due to physical limitations
- The celebration of human resilience in the face of adversity
- The acceptance of God's will and serving Him through other means (correct)
- The resentment towards God for the affliction of blindness
What literary device is most prominently used in 'On His Blindness'?
What literary device is most prominently used in 'On His Blindness'?
- Personification (correct)
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Alliteration
How does the speaker view 'they also serve who only stand and wait' in 'On His Blindness'?
How does the speaker view 'they also serve who only stand and wait' in 'On His Blindness'?
- As an expression of impatience and frustration
- As a reassurance that even in stillness, one can serve God (correct)
- As a criticism of those who are not actively engaged in service
- As an acceptance of one's fate without any hope for redemption
