Desires in 'On His Blindness'

What does the speaker of "On His Blindness" most desire to see?

• The beauty of the world

• The ability to serve God despite his blindness

• The faces of his loved ones

• The return of his youth

What literary device is primarily used to contrast the speaker's life before and after blindness?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Juxtaposition

• Personification

Which imagery is NOT used in "On His Blindness"?

• Darkness enveloping the speaker

• The inner light of the soul

• A stormy sea

In "On His Blindness," how is the concept of inner vision presented?

• As inferior to physical sight

• As unnecessary for true understanding

• As a superior form of insight

• As a myth

How does the speaker use juxtaposition to highlight his struggle with blindness?

• By comparing his life before and after blindness

• By contrasting his desire to serve with his physical limitations

• By juxtaposing the concept of light and darkness

• All of the above

What does the speaker ultimately realize about his ability to contribute?

• That he is no longer able to contribute in any meaningful way

• That his contributions are only valuable if they are physical

• That he can contribute in different, perhaps more meaningful ways

• That his desire to contribute is enough for God

Which of the following is NOT a theme explored in "On His Blindness"?

• The value of patience

• The nature of true service

• The pursuit of fame and fortune

• The relationship between suffering and faith

In these lines from “On His Blindness,” what does the imagery best help

to convey?

In the fullness of the years, like it or not,

a luminous mist surrounds me, unvarying,

that breaks things down into a single thing,

colorless, formless. Almost into a thought.

• The imagery best helps convey the sense of half-light that is all he sees now

• The imagery best helps convey the sense of abundance and wealth
• The imagery best helps convey the sense of chaos and disorder
• The imagery best helps convey the sense of freedom and joy

In the central analogy developed in “On His Blindness,” to what does the

speaker compare his blindness?

• luminous mist

• being a song
• being a talent
• being a poem

“On His Blindness,” on what does the speaker suggest he must focus,

now that he has lost his sight?

• His poetry

• Seeking revenge on those who wronged him
• Becoming bitter and resentful
• Ignoring his responsibilities