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Read the lines from Robert Hayden's poem "Monet's Waterlilies," then look at the detail from Claude Monet's painting Water Lilies.

"Today as the news from Selma and Saigon
poisons the air like fallout,
I come again to see
the serene, great picture that I love."

Why does the speaker like to view Monet's Water Lilies?

A. to view art purely for art's sake
B. to escape unpleasant news
C. to be exposed to stark reality
D. to escape poisonous air



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Final answer:

The speaker appreciates Monet's Water Lilies to find respite from distressing news and to experience a sense of calm.


Explanation:

The speaker likes to view Monet's Water Lilies to escape unpleasant news and be exposed to stark reality. The poem 'Monet's Waterlilies' by Robert Hayden expresses a desire to seek solace and tranquility through art amidst troubling news from Selma and Saigon. Claude Monet's painting style, focusing on light and water interplay, offers a serene escape from the harsh realities of the world.


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