Read the poem.
excerpt from i. the initial love in "initial, daemonic and celestial love" by ralph waldo emerson
cupid is a casuist,
a mystic and a cabalist,—
can your lurking thought surprise,
and interpret your device.
he is versed in occult science,
in magic and in clairvoyance,
oft he keeps his fine ear strained,
and reason on her tiptoe pained
for aëry intelligence,
and for strange coincidence.
but it touches his quick heart
when fate by omens takes his part,
and chance-dropped hints from nature's sphere
deeply soothe his anxious ear.
heralds high before him run;
he has ushers many a one;
he spreads his welcome where he goes,
and touches all things with his rose.
all things wait for and divine him,—
how shall i dare to malign him,
or accuse the god of sport?
i must end my true report,
painting him from head to foot,
in as far as i took note,
trusting well the matchless power
of this young-eyed emperor
will clear his fame from every cloud
with the bards and with the crowd.
what does the imagery in these lines convey about cupid's character?
he spreads his welcome where he goes,
and touches all things with his rose.
cupid is loyal and protective of those he considers to be friends.
cupid is connected to nature and uses flowers to spread joy.
cupid is charming and tries to positively affect everyone he encounters.
cupid is playful and uses humor to appeal to others.