Question

According to Yeats in 'A Prayer for My Daughter,' what is more important than beauty?

• A. Intelligence
• B. Kindness and virtue
• C. Wealth
• D. Power

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Kindness and virtue

In 'A Prayer for My Daughter,' Yeats expresses a wish for his daughter to be beautiful but emphasizes that kindness and virtue are more important. He values inner qualities over mere physical attractiveness, hoping that his daughter will embody these virtues to protect her from the chaos and instability of the world.