Which line from the poem "Monet's 'Waterlilies'" by Robert Hayden includes an allusion?
A. "Today as the news from Selma and Saigon"
B. "O light beheld as through refracting tears."
C. "Here space and time exist in light"
D. "Here is the aura of that world"
Answer (1)
In Robert Hayden's poem 'Monet's Waterlilies,' the line 'Today as the news from Selma and Saigon' contains an allusion to significant historical events. This allusion enhances the poem’s emotional depth by connecting art to social issues. Identifying allusions can help deepen your understanding of a poem's themes. ;
