5. To whom is the speaker referring in lines 21-24 ? ( MEG 102 ) ( THOMAS GRAY )

In lines 21-24 of "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," the speaker is referring to the humble people buried in the churchyard. The speaker reflects on the fact that these people, who lived and died in obscurity, may have had talents and abilities that were never recognized or realized because of their social status and lack of opportunity. The speaker also notes that these individuals may have had aspirations for greatness, but were never able to achieve them due to the circumstances of their lives. The speaker's tone is one of regret and sadness, as he mourns the loss of potential and possibility represented by these forgotten individuals.