Read the extract and answer this question
If after every tempest come such calms,
May the winds blow till they have wakened death,
And let the labouring bark climb hills of seas
Olympus-high, and duck again as low
As hell’s from heaven. If it were now to die,
T were now to be most happy; for I fear
My soul hath her content so absolute
That not another comfort like to this
Succeeds in unknown fate.
(Act II, Scene One, lines 179 – 187)
The scene reveals the speaker’s __________
- fear of adventure
- affection for his wife
- suspicion
-
fulfilment as a warrior
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The speaker expresses a sense of contentment and fulfilment that comes from facing challenges and overcoming tempests. The imagery used in phrases like "If after every tempest come such calms" suggests that the speaker finds satisfaction and happiness in the periods of calm that follow tumultuous and challenging times. Additionally, phrases such as "let the labouring bark climb hills of seas Olympus-high" and "duck again as low as hell's from heaven" convey the idea of navigating through difficult situations, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
The mention of "May the winds blow till they have wakened death" suggests a willingness to face even extreme challenges and dangers, indicating a warrior spirit. The speaker seems to find joy and fulfilment in the adventurous and perilous aspects of life and expresses the sentiment that if it were time to die now, it would be considered a moment of great happiness because the soul feels completely satisfied and content with the present state of fulfilment.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. fulfillment as a warrior, as the speaker's words convey a sense of satisfaction and happiness derived from the challenges and adventures faced in a warrior's life.