Blake’s ‘The School Boy’ advocates for___
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A.
a fine balancing between work and pleasure for a child’s development -
B.
the liberty of the child to explore nature and life without restraints -
C.
the promotion of the culture of excellence in a child’s academic endavour -
D.
a proper disciplinary culture for the training of a child
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
A fine balancing between work and pleasure for a child’s development is the best answer. The poet in the sixth stanza concludes his argument by adding that strict parenting and schooling will make the child’s adult life unproductive without a fine blend of enjoyment of life and discipline.
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