Question

In this excerpt from “Sea Fever” by John Masefield, which line contains an image that could stand for death?
Somebody please answer correctly and stop being....

Answer 1

Answer:

Blue line 3, as it as the words "whetted knife"

It could also be blue line 4, because, I can't really explain it. One of them tho.

Explanation:

Answer 2

It’a the fourth blue line. The character is expressing that all he is asking for is a peaceful death—“quiet sleep and sweet dream” when his life—“the long trick’s”
is over.