Question

1.
But his little daughter whispered,
As she took his icy hand,
"Isn't God upon the ocean,
Just the same as on the land?"
b.
Why is the little girl whispering?
Explain the expression, 'she took his icy hand".
What doubt does the little daughter have'?​

Answer 1

Answers are given below.

Explanation:

• The little girl whispered in silence because a storm was emerging in the sea and everybody was afraid of the approaching stormy waves.
• It looked as if the sea is hungry and it will engulf everyone o the ship that dark night.  

• The expression "Icy hands" means extreme cold in the ocean.

• The little daughter has doubt about the presence of God.