According to Professor Hammer, in Hart Crane’s poem "Legend," the poet introduces himself through the opening lines: "As silent as a mirror is believed / Realities plunge in silence by ... / I am not ready for repentance;" what does Crane's refusal to repent signify?
Explanation
Professor Hammer interprets Crane's declaration of not being ready for repentance as an affirmation of both his imaginative freedom and his sexual freedom, making option D the correct choice.