Which definition of satire would dryden most likely agree with?
a. writing that explicitly exposes the ills of human nature
b. writing that balances humor and condemnation of a wrongdoer but maintains a meek tone
c. writing that balances proper satirical wit with suggestions for social change
d. writing that creates unapologetic character sketches that directly expose the wrongdoers

the swan might be a metaphor for our soul, which is ancient and timeless. the speaker wants to know where it's going and what it wants, what's the purpose in life. he asks our soul to follow him in knowing that god is us and the answer to the question "who am i" that was written on the wind of god's whim to know himself that blew over his being in the beginning of creation. and to connect to god consciously on the path to knowing him is the joy of loving him, like a bee that will grow and end our sorrows by ending desire. in that connection there is no doubt about god and existing forever.

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~coco