What universal theme does this selection suggest?
As each had been a Bride, And each one had a little wicket basket Made of fine twigs entrailed curiously , In which they gathered flowers to fill their flasket: And with fine Fingers cropped full feateously The tender stalks on high Of every short which in the Meadow They gathered some, the Violet pallid blew, The little Daisy that at evening closes The virgin Lilyand the Primrose true With a store of vermeil Roses, To deck their Bridegrooms ' posies Against the Bridal day, which was not long Sweet Thames run softly, till end my song
What universal theme does this selection suggest?
A Weddings are joyous occasions.
B. Falling in love too quickly can be dangerous C Respecting nature is an important aspect of life
D. The nature of love is fleeting

The reason why the women are picking flowers in the poem "Prothalamion " by Edmund Spenser is that they are getting married. Weddings are joyous occasions, and so the brides are happily choosing flowers for their bouquets. This is a simple and small moment of celebration as they choose flowers to adorn one of the most important days of their lives. Therefore, I believe letter A is the best option.