In 'The Prisoner of Chillon', the narrator's hair turns white because of:
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Correct answer: The sudden stress of grief and long imprisonment
The poem, based on the historical figure François Bonivard, begins with the lines: 'My hair is grey, but not with years / Nor grew it white / In a single night'. It explores the psychological impact of solitary confinement.
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