What are common interpretations of W.B. Yeats' poem "The Second Coming"?

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As a depiction of the Biblical return of ChristAs an endorsement of European imperialism in AfricaAs an expression of profound anguish about the world's conditionBoth A and CNone of the above

Explanation

The poem "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats is often seen both as a reference to the Biblical prophecy of Christ's return and as a powerful lament about the chaotic and troubling state of the world during Yeats' time. Therefore, interpretations A and C are both valid.