In Liviu Rebreanu's Ion, what does the symbolic gesture of Ion kissing the moist freshly plowed soil express?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. His elemental, almost erotic passion and complete physical subjugation to the land
- Step 1: The famous scene captures Ion's visceral, primordial triumph upon obtaining vast acreage through marriage. Answer: His elemental, almost erotic passion and complete physical subjugation to the land. Why not the others: Rebreanu portrays the Romanian peasant's land hunger as an overpowering telluric obsession.
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