In the poem "sailing to byzantium" by william butler yeats, the speaker is frustrated by the cruelty of natural cycles, especially the progress from youth to old age, and he tries to initiate a new dynamic by leaving his homeland in search of spiritual rebirth in the holy city of byzantium. based on this synopsis, what theme is likely addressed throughout this poem?

a) heroism
b) love and duty
c) salvation
d) illusion and reality

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay