What is the theme of the poem, 'A Psalm of Life'?

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  1. Optimism
  2. Pessimism
  3. Patriotism
  4. Friendship

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Option 1 : Optimism
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The correct answer is 'Optimism'.

Key Points

  • The theme of the poem 'A Psalm of Life' is 'Optimism'.
  • The main theme of the poem, as we can see, is to represent an optimistic view of life.
  • According to the poet, this life is precious. We should not waste it. Rather, we should use this life to do something great, so that people remember us forever. We are here to win the battle of life, not to lose it.
  • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Answer: Optimism.

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