What would a formal interpretation of the poem focus on? a reflection of patriarchal society in the poem the author's biography and psychology the reader's interaction with the poem the literary qualities and elements

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the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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