1.
in yeats’ poem “the second coming,” the falcon and the falconer are images that most likely represent
• something out of control and unnatural.
• the beauty and abundance of nature.
• a sad, uncomfortable image of old age.
2.
based on yeats’ poems “sailing to byzantium” and “when you are old,” he most likely views old age and death as being
• mystical and exciting.
• restful and peaceful.
• sad and depressing