Comprehension Passage
Read the given poem extract carefully and answer the following questions
"The sea is calm tonight.
The tide is full, the moon lies fair
Upon the straits; on the French coast the light
Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand,
Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay.
Come to the window, sweet is the night-air!"(Dover Beach)
In "Dover Beach," what is the significance of the shifting light on the French coast?
1
It symbolizes the transitory nature of human existence.
2
It represents the fleeting beauty and impermanence of life.
3
It signifies the influence of external forces on individual perception.
4
It foreshadows a coming storm or turbulent times.