In the first stanza of "life," how does lowell's symbolic use of the word night affect the poem? a. it calls to mind images of the natural world, which is the subject of this poem. b. it creates the poem's unique rhythm and meter. c. it give the poem its serious and solemn tone. d. it reminds readers that the speaker has more experience with death than they do.

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.