Symbolism in Bécquer's Rima LIII
In Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer’s ‘Volverán las oscuras golondrinas’, how does the symbol of the swallows contribute to the poem’s theme regarding the relationship between natural cycles and lost love?
A
The swallows’ migration patterns mirror the fluctuating emotions in romantic relationships.
B
The swallows’ annual return symbolizes the recurrence of natural cycles, contrasting with the irretrievability of lost love.
C
The dark color of the swallows represents the poet’s pessimistic view of love’s impermanence.
D
The ‘oscuras golondrinas’ symbolize the darkness that envelops the poet’s soul after losing love.
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