In Eminescu's Luceafărul, why does the star refuse in the end to become mortal for Cătălina's love?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. He understands that his nature is immortal and cold genius
- Step 1: The star asks the Creator to take his immortality, but the Creator warns that mortals live in a different order. Step 2. In the end, Hyperion chooses to remain in his sphere, the symbol of the genius who is isolated from ordinary happiness. Answer: his immortal, cold nature differs from her earthly life. Why not the others: none of the other reasons appear in the poem.
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