The withdrawal of rest from man according to George Herbert in 'The Pulley' is particularly...

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From the novel; Selected Poems from: New Poetry from Africa; Poems of Black Africa; A Selection of African Poetry; Exam Focus: Literature-in-English; Longman Examination Guides; West African Verse

The withdrawal of rest from man according to George Herbert in 'The Pulley' is particularly because_____

A. man by nature has the tendencies to be lazy
B. of the need for human survival
C. God wants man to feel less of himself
D. of the space for God's worship

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

In the third stanza of the poem, God gave his reason for withholding the gift of rest from man so that man can always remember his creator whether as a result of goodness or weariness.

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