What is the effect of the word “surplice,” which is a garment worn by the clergy, in this stanza?
it reinforces the difference between the natural things the speaker holds dear and the rituals of the church.
it reinforces the poet’s belief that most people feel the need to attend church.
it reinforces the poet’s authority by suggesting that she knows quite a bit about religious rituals.
it reinforces the speaker’s view that great mystery lies at the heart of most religious rituals.

here is the
some keep the sabbath in surplice –
i just wear my wings –
and instead of tolling the bell, for church,
our little sexton – sings.

Excerpt from the rainbow, chapter x (excerpt) d. h. lawrence then there was an outcry. mrs. brangwen would not have it; no, she would not. all her innate dignity and standoffishness rose up. then there was the vicar lecturing the school. "it was a sad thing that the boys of cossethay could not behave more like gentlemen to the girls of cossethay. indeed, what kind of boy was it that should set upon a girl, and kick her, and beat her, and tear her pinafore? that boy deserved severe castigation, and the name of coward, for no boy who was not a coward—etc., etc." from the textual evidence provided in this paragraph, what conclusions can the reader draw regarding the vicar? a) he favors boys over girls. b) he has no strong feelings. c) he supports mrs. brangwen's perspective entirely. d) he tends to be indulgent towards children's misbehavior.