In Shelley’s poem “Mont Blanc,” why does he compare the mountain’s power to that of human imagination?

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To show that human imagination is delicate and easily brokenTo illustrate how the human mind understands and interprets realityTo highlight the influence of the French Revolution on British Romantic thoughtTo emphasize the deep link between imagination and mortalityTo portray the mountain as a symbol of political authority

Explanation

Shelley uses the comparison between Mont Blanc and human imagination to highlight the mind’s ability to grasp and interpret truth, demonstrating the profound power of human perception.