Question

What does the expression ‘Scythe and Spade’ stand for in the poem ‘Death the Leveller’? *

for a king or ruler

poor working farmers and labourers

for dead people

none of these

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Answer 1

Answer:

Poor working farmers and labourers

Explanation:

The given expression stands for the poor peasants and labourers. These people become equal with the kings in death. Death makes no difference between them and the kings.