The speaker says," We sing, but Oh, the clay is vile / beneath our feet, and long the mile." (Lines 12-13) What is the most likely interpretation of these lines?

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What is the mostly interpertation of these lines?

Asked by Toni B #1128377 on 3/19/2021 2:58 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/19/2021 6:17 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/19/2021 6:17 PM

In context, the lines might be translated that "We sing, but the mud we must walk through is disgusting (vile) and the mile seems long."