In "Prayer for My Daughter," Yeats expresses his hopes and fears for his newborn child in a turbulent historical period. How does the poem's focus on the dangers of "hatred" and "opinionated mind" resonate with the political climate of post-World War I Ireland?
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It reflects Yeats's support for the radical nationalist factions in the Irish War of Independence.
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It expresses his anxiety about the potential for further conflict and societal division in the newly formed Irish Free State.
3
It primarily addresses personal familial concerns unrelated to the broader political landscape.
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It advocates for a return to traditional social hierarchies as a means of ensuring stability.