How does the theme of "the tide rises, the tide falls" develop as the poem moves forward?

a. the poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.

b. the poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.

c. the poem’s overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.

d. the natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

D). The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

Explanation:

The poem "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow portrays the dark reality(relating to mortality) of human life. He uses the rise and fall of tides to symbolize the eternity of nature in contrast to the defined journey of humans. The theme of the poem develops throughout the poem with the natural imagery indicating the never-ending(eternal) existence of nature on earth which is contrary to the mortal and finite journey of human beings. Thus, option D correctly displays the exploration of the theme throughout the poem.

the answer is

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.