One theme of “Gumption" is that people tend to lose hope in difficult times. How does Sylvester help to develop this theme?

A. He makes fun of those around him instead of supporting his family.
B. He chooses to do nothing rather than face continued rejection
C. He spends more time living in the past than thinking about the present.
D. He damages his relationship with his wife by treating her with disrespect.

Seven pleiades entranced in heaven, form in the deep another seven: endymion nodding from above sees in the sea a second love. how do the ideas in the excerpt compare to poe’s ideas in "the poetic principle"? this celebration of love offers the “lessons of truth” that poe encourages. this scientific reference relates to the “precepts of duty” that poe praises. this reflection of the night sky offers a “contemplation of the beautiful” that poe encourages. this image of heaven encourages the “incitements of passion” that poe praises.