The bar in Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" is a symbol for the___________

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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

A. presence of God's and his guiding force
B. world
C. boundary between life and death
D. grave

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The bar apparently symbolises the boundary between life and death bearing in mind that the poet was ready to embark on a journey to the world of the unknown.

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